scholarly journals Small towns, big challenges: Does rurality influence Safe Drinking Water Act compliance?

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Cristina E. Marcillo ◽  
Leigh‐Anne H. Krometis
Keyword(s):  
Drinking Water ◽  
Small Towns ◽  
Safe Drinking Water ◽  
Safe Drinking Water Act

Microbiological Water Methods: Quality Control Measures for Federal Clean Water Act and Safe Drinking Water Act Regulatory Compliance

2014 ◽  
Vol 97 (2) ◽  
pp. 567-572 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patsy Root ◽  
Margo Hunt ◽  
Karla Fjeld ◽  
Laurie Kundrat
Keyword(s):  
Quality Control ◽  
Drinking Water ◽  
Clean Water Act ◽  
Regulatory Compliance ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
Clean Water ◽  
Safe Drinking Water ◽  
Safe Drinking Water Act ◽  
Specificity And Sensitivity ◽  
Microbiological Methods

Abstract Quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) data are required in order to have confidence in the results from analytical tests and the equipment used to produce those results. Some AOAC water methods include specific QA/QC procedures, frequencies, and acceptance criteria, but these are considered to be the minimum controls needed to perform a microbiological method successfully. Some regulatory programs, such as those at Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Title 40, Part 136.7 for chemistry methods, require additional QA/QC measures beyond those listed in the method, which can also apply to microbiological methods. Essential QA/QC measures include sterility checks, reagent specificity and sensitivity checks, assessment of each analyst's capabilities, analysis of blind check samples, and evaluation of the presence of laboratory contamination and instrument calibration and checks. The details of these procedures, their performance frequency, and expected results are set out in this report as they apply to microbiological methods. The specific regulatory requirements of CFR Title 40 Part 136.7 for the Clean Water Act, the laboratory certification requirements of CFR Title 40 Part 141 for the Safe Drinking Water Act, and the International Organization for Standardization 17025 accreditation requirements under The NELAC Institute are also discussed.

Are You Ready for the Safe Drinking Water Act?

Opflow ◽  
1977 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Jack Hoffbuhr ◽  
Dean Chaussee
Keyword(s):  
Drinking Water ◽  
Safe Drinking Water ◽  
Safe Drinking Water Act
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