Chemicals in Drinking Water


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Dealing with Specific Chemicals
Find information on individual contaminants that concern you.
 
Drinking Water: Consumer Concerns
Low pressure? Poor service? Is your water cloudy or colored? Does it smell bad? Is your supply contaminated? Identify the problem. Find out if it could affect your health. Learn more about notices or reports from your supplier.
 
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Accepted Methods for Radionuclide Testing
Document prepared by the Drinking Water Certification Program lists accepted methods for many analyses of drinking water. Includes methods for determining radionuclides in water.
 
Answers to Questions about the Stage 2 Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Commonly requested information regarding the 2005 Stage 2 Disinfection Byproducts Rule (DBP2) promulgated by EPA
 
DBP2 and LT2 Training Opportunities
How to register for webcasts, teleconferences, and other events set up to provide training on the Stage 2 Disinfection Byproduct Rule (DBP2) and Long Term 2 Rule (LT2).
 
Explanation for Public Water System Chemical Sample Cost Estimate and Monitoring Frequency Status Reports
Explains codes, terms, and other information in annual sample cost estimate letter mailed to public water systems January 20.
 
How to Conduct Radionuclide Testing for Well Completion Interim Approval
Required testing, required checklists, and other information for completing a well interim approval.
 
Public Water Systems Affected by the Disinfection Byproduct Stage 2 and Long Term 2 Rules
Lists all PWSs that will be affected by these rules. Use this list to find out whether TCEQ data have assigned your PWS to the correct group for implementation of these rules.
 
Summary of Maximum Contaminant Levels (290 Subchapter F)
Excerpt from 30 TAC 290 showing maximum contaminant levels for drinking water standards.
 
UCMR: Monitoring Unregulated Contaminants in Drinking Water
EPA program to monitor 25 contaminants from 2008 through 2010. Information for participating water systems.