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Arsenic Rule Implementation
On January 22, 2001 EPA adopted a new standard for arsenic in drinking
water at 10 ppb, replacing the old standard of 50 ppb. The rule became
effective on February 22, 2002. The date by which systems must comply
with the new 10 ppb standard is January 23, 2006.
Final Implementation Guidance for the Arsenic Rule
The final Implementation Guidance for the Arsenic Rule is based on the
final rule published in the Federal Register on January 22, 2001. It incorporates
comments received on the previous draft implementation guidances, and
from the training sessions on the arsenic rule held throughout the country.
The guidance summarizes key sections of the Proposed Rule and provides
a "how to approach" for EPA Regions and States to implement
the regulation. It contains an explanation of the rule's requirements
and guidance for preparing State primacy revision applications. The document
incorporates comments received from Regions, States, technical assistance
providers, water systems, and others.
Implementation Guidance for the Arsenic Rule - Drinking Water
Regulations for Arsenic and Clarifications to Compliance and New Source
Contaminants Monitoring - (EPA-816-K-02-018)
Training
 Webcast
Training: Radionuclides and Arsenic Rules
- Drinking Water Academy
- Arsenic Rule Training Materials
- Presentations from 2002 Arsenic Rule Training Sessions
- Rule Requirements and Background on Rule-making:
- State Primacy Requirements:
- Small Systems Implementation Strategy:
- Requirements for Reporting, Compliance, and SDWIS:
- Arsenic Treatment Approaches:
- Waste Disposal Issues:
Treatment Technologies
Funding
- Rural Development-Rural Utilities Service, Loan, and Grant Program:
Fact Sheet PDF
- Using DWSRF Funds to Comply with the New Arsenic Rule: PDF
- Memorandum of Agreement between EPA and U.S. Department of Agriculture's
Rural Utilities Service on supporting compliance with the arsenic
standard: PDF
Arsenic Rule
More about Arsenic rule-making
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