AWWA JAW57690

Pontius continues his annual tradition of providingan updated assessment of US EnvironmentalProtection Agency regulations and a regulatoryoutlook. The current status and agenda for the comingyear are outlined. In addition, the author discussesseveral important regulatory actions expected in2003, including proposal of the Stage 2Disinfectants/Disinfection Byproducts Rule, theLong-Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water TreatmentRule, the final Groundwater Rule, and the finalRadon Rule. A section on biological and chemicalwarfare agents is also included.Because the regulatory political horizon is continuallychanging as budgets shrink and players and prioritieschange, the information in this article can helpwater providers stay abreast of the most current regulatorydemands. Because it takes years to implementmajor treatment changes, utilities must review regulationsregularly and assess the expected effects of futurerules to plan effectively. Includes 35 references, tables.

Product Details

Edition:

Vol. 95 - No. 3

Published:

03/01/2003

Number of Pages:

12

File Size:

1 file , 290 KB