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Drinking Water Regulation Review Questions Flashcards

1
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Name of the act that sets standards for drinking water quality.

A

The Federal Safe Drinking Water Act (SWDA) 1974

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What is the federal agency responsible for drinking water regulation?

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EPA

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What is the state agency responsible for drinking water regulations in Wisconsin?

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DNR

Bureau of Drinking Water and
Groundwater

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What is the name of the authority given to states to enforce drinking water regulations?

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Primacy authority

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What is the name of the on-site inspections conducted by DNR representatives to make sure systems are in compliance with drinking water regulations?

A

Sanitary Surveys

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Name the two main classes of public water systems.

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Community and Noncommunity

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What are the two sub-categories of community water systems?

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Municipal water system (MC)

Other than Municipal (OTM or OC)

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What are the two sub-categories of non-community water systems?

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Transient noncommunity (TN)
Nontransient noncommunity (NN)
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What’s the main difference between a community water system and a non-community water system?

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A community system serves year-round residents.

A noncommunity system serves single businesses or entities.

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10
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Name the two categories of drinking water standards.

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Primary - Health standards

Secondary - Aesthetic standards (color/odor/taste)

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What do the acronyms MCLG, MCL, TTR, and BAT stand for?

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MCLG - Maximum Contaminant Level Goal
MCL - Maximum Contaminant Level
TTR - Treatment Technique Requirement
BAT - Best Available Technology

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12
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What is the difference between a variance and a conditional waiver?

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A water system does not have to install BAT before applying for a conditional waiver.

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13
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What are the two regulations that are aimed at the customer’s right to know about their water quality?

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Consumer Confidence Report

Public Notification Rule

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14
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What is the name of the rankings established by the Public Notification Rule based on the severity of violations?

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Tier 1, 2, 3

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What are the three things used for assessing the capacity of a water system?

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Technical capacity, Managerial capacity, Financial capacity

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