California's Water Rules Get EPA Nod, No Tsunamis Expected
Published Date: 5/23/2025
Notice
Summary
California updated its drinking water rules to match federal standards, and the EPA gave a thumbs-up to these changes. This means California will keep protecting water safety just as well as the federal government requires. The new rules kick in soon after a chance for the public to ask for a hearing, with no extra costs expected.
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California Keeps Federal Water Standards
EPA approved California's revision to its State primacy program under the Federal Safe Drinking Water Act to adopt the Federal Public Water System (PWS) Definition. EPA found California's regulations to be "no less stringent" than the corresponding Federal regulations and approved the revision, which will take effect after the opportunity for a public hearing. The notice states that no extra costs are expected.
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