California’s current MCL is “final” in that it is currently enforceable, but is under review by regulatory authorities as part of a review process required by state law. At the federal level, the U.S. EPA has decided to set a national drinking water standard for perchlorate, but has not yet indicated what standard will be proposed.
Are the federal 24.5 ppb Drinking Water Equivalent Level (DWEL) and California’s MCL “final” standards?
by perchlorate | Sep 1, 2022 | Science