Complying With the Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule: Basic Guide - One of the Simple Tools for Effective Performance (STEP) Guide Series

EPA Number:	816B05004
Date of Publication:	March, 2006
Pages:	77
Audience	concerned citizens, Regulated Community, Scientific Community, State and local government, teachers, Teachers or Educators
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This guide will help drinking water system operators to comply with the Stage 1 DBPR by providing information about (1) the health risks associated with disinfectants, disinfection byproducts (DBPs), and residual disinfectants; (2) the monitoring requirements of the Stage 1 DBPR; (3) how to determine if you are in compliance; (4) what to report to the state and customers; and (5) how to maintain compliance through partnerships, treatment, and other options.

Keywords:
Drinking Water
Disinfectants
Disinfection
Compliance
Water Treatment
Water Supply
Regulations
Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (Stage 1 DBPR)
Potable Water
Disinfection Byproduct Precursors (DBPPs)
Public Health
By-Products