US EPA Unveils Proposed Risk Management Rule for Trichloroethylene (TCE)
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) unveiled a risk management rule in October 2023 in response to escalating human health concerns associated with trichloroethylene (TCE). This initiative follows the release of the final revised risk determination for TCE in January 2023, which reevaluated the risk assessment conducted in November 2020 under the Revised Toxic Substances […]
Additional Four PFAS maybe Designated as RCRA Hazardous Wastes
On October 26, 2021, the U.S. EPA announced that it would initiate two rulemakings to address PFAS contamination across the country. In the first rulemaking, four of the so-called “forever chemicals” will be designated as hazardous wastes under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). Solid wastes, such as garbage and sludge from water treatment […]
US EPA adds 11 new substances to Drinking Water Treatability Database (TDB)
All you need to know about new substance additions to Drinking Water Treatability Database (TDB) by US EPA In order to control the impact of contaminants the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has designed the Drinking Water Treatability Database (TDB). This will help the United States address challenges against contamination of drinking water. This is […]