What Are the Key Components of Water Quality Standards?
Water quality standards typically include three main components:
Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs): These are legally enforceable limits on the concentration of specific contaminants in drinking water. Health-Based Goals: Non-enforceable guidelines, such as Maximum Contaminant Level Goals (MCLGs), set levels at which no known or anticipated adverse health effects occur, with a margin of safety. Monitoring and Reporting Requirements: These ensure that water suppliers regularly test water quality and report findings to regulatory agencies and the public.
