ABC Regulatory Compliance and Safety Flashcards
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Under the Safe Drinking Water Act, which federal agency has primary authority over public drinking water standards in the US?
Answer: EPA
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) sets and enforces national drinking water standards under the Safe Drinking Water Act.
What is the purpose of a Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) in drinking water regulations?
Answer: The highest permissible level of a contaminant in public water
An MCL is the highest allowable level of a contaminant in drinking water delivered to users, set as close to the MCLG as feasible.
Which ABC certification is specifically designed for professionals who operate small water systems?
Answer: Small Water System Operator
The ABC Small Water System Operator certification is designed for operators managing systems that serve fewer than 3,300 people.
What does the term 'primacy' mean in the context of US drinking water regulation?
Answer: State authority to enforce federal drinking water rules
Primacy refers to the authority granted to a state to implement and enforce the Safe Drinking Water Act within its boundaries.
OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom) requires water system operators to maintain which documents for chemicals on-site?
Answer: Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Safety Data Sheets (SDS) must be kept on-site for all hazardous chemicals, providing information on safe handling and emergency response.
Which regulation requires water systems to notify the public when a water quality violation occurs?
Answer: Public Notification Rule
The Public Notification Rule mandates that water systems inform customers within specific timeframes when violations occur.