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Drinking water quality
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The water quality report for the year 2011 is presented in this paper, and is in compliance with regulations called for in the 1996 reauthorization of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDA) by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA).Abstract:
Since 1990, California water utilities have been providing an annual Water Quality Report to their customers. This year’s report covers calendar year 2011 water quality testing, and has been prepared in compliance with regulations called for in the 1996 reauthorization of the Safe Drinking Water Act. The re-authorization charged the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) with updating and strengthening the tap water regulatory program.read more
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