Rule Environmental Protection Agency March 19, 2026

Announcement of Final Regulatory Determinations for Contaminants on the Fifth Drinking Water Contaminant Candidate List

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing final regulatory determinations for nine contaminants listed on the fifth Contaminant Candidate List. Specifically, the Agency is making...

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Document type: Rule. Agency: Environmental Protection Agency. Published: 2026-03-19.

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