UCMR5 – Planning & Navigating Rule Requirements to Ensure Successful Compliance
On December 17, 2021, the United State Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) published the final Unregulated Contaminants Monitoring Rule 5 (UCMR5). This 5th UCMR will require monitoring of the drinking water entry points of public water systems across the nation for selected Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and Lithium. To assist our water system customers plan for a successful implementation of the UCMR5 requirements, we will project a detailed overview of the Rule requirements, including key milestones, deadlines plus opportunities for efficiency and cost savings.
Topics the Presentation Will Cover Include:
- PFAS & Lithium Methods, Analytical and Reporting Limits
- Lab Approval
- SDWIS Central Data Exchange UCMR5 Inventory Review & Update
- Wholesaler Representative Sampling
- Groundwater Representative Monitoring Plans
- Field Sample Collection and Delivery Methods
- Data Reviews and Approvals
- Budgeting
- Public Relations and Information Dissemination Strategies
Throughout the presentation, we will also have input and participation on the aforementioned specific topics from several panelists representing Federal/State regulators and the water system community.
Original Airdate: Tuesday, February 22, 2022
Length: 90 minutes
Presenter: Rick Zimmer & Brad Cahoon - Eurofins Drinking Water Testing, Patrick Versluis - Orange County Water District, Susan Corder - State of Arkansas DOH, Mary Ann Fuller - State of South Carolina DHEC
