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Project #3028

Evaluation of Gross Alpha and Uranium Measurements for MCL Compliance

$383,390
Completed
Principal Investigator
Michael
Arndt
Research Manager
Mrs. Alice E Fulmer
Contractor
Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene
Regulations
Constituents of Emerging Concern (CECs)
Final Report

Abstract

Elucidates issues associated with gross alpha and uranium measurements in drinking water that can sometimes lead to false positive maximum contaminant level (MCL) violations of the Radionuclides Rule. Also provides guidance to utilities on how to avoid or overcome such procedural problems and, if necessary, respond to MCL violations. Research partner: USEPA. Published in 2010.