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Six-Year Review of Drinking Water Standards

  • Six-Year Review

    The Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) requires EPA to review each national primary drinking water regulation at least once every six years and revise them, if appropriate. Revisions must maintain or strengthen public health protection. Learn more about the major elements of the review.

As part of the "Six-Year Review," EPA evaluates any newly available data, information and technologies to determine if any regulatory revisions are needed.

Recent and Past Six-Year Reviews

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  • Six-Year Review 4
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  • Six-Year Review 2
  • Six-Year Review 1

What EPA Considers During Reviews

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  • Statutory requirements
  • Major elements of the review

Contaminant Occurrence in Drinking Water

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  • Contaminant Occurrence Data for Six-Year Review
Related Info
  • Contaminants currently regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act
  • Drinking Water Contaminant Standards and Regulations
  • Regulating Public Water Systems and Contaminants Under the Safe Drinking Water Act
  • Review of the LT2 Rule
Contact Us About the Six Year Review of Drinking Water Standards to ask a question, provide feedback, or report a problem.
Last updated on December 23, 2024
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