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3. The analysis cost of PFAS at the Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene.
4. The average cost of drilling a new well in Wisconsin at Non-Community systems.
5. The average cost of drilling a new well in Wisconsin at small community systems.
6. The average cost of treatment for the control of PFAS in other states at municipal water systems.
7. The number of wells in Wisconsin that would be subject to the proposed standards.
11. Effect on Small Business (initial regulatory flexibility analysis): After removing large community water systems from the data set, the remaining small community water systems (other-than-municipal community systems) and non-transient non-community systems were considered to be small business entities for the purpose of this analysis. The department estimated the compliance cost of these entities to be 70% of the total public water systems that may be subject to the originally proposed 20 ppt MCLs. Thus, the monitoring costs for this subgroup are also expected to be approximately 70% of the total. On average, monitoring costs for small community water systems and non-transient non-community systems are estimated to be $1 million in the first year.
The department will allow for monitoring waivers to reduce the frequency of required monitoring at public water systems with no detection levels of PFAS. A detailed assessment of regulatory flexibility is presented in Attachment A of the economic impact analysis, question #4. This includes waivers and staggered monitoring schedules.
12. Agency Contact Person: Adam DeWeese; 101 S. Webster Street, Madison, WI 53703; Adam.DeWeese@wisconsin.gov; (608) 264-9229
13. Place where comments are to be submitted and deadline for submission:
A comment period on the rule was held from November 1, 2021 to December 8, 2021. A public hearing was held on December 1, 2021.
RULE TEXT
Section 1   NR 809.04 (59h) is created to read:
NR 809.04 (59h)Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances” or “PFAS” means a large group of human-made chemicals that are part of the synthetic organic contaminants classification.
Section 2   NR 809.20 (1) Table is amended to read:
NR 809.20 (1) Table
Contaminant
MCL (mg/L)
Alachlor
0.002
Atrazine
0.003
Benzo[a]pyrene
0.0002
Carbofuran
0.04
Chlordane
0.002
2,4-D
0.07
Dalapon
0.2
Dibromochloropropane
0.0002
Di(2-ethylhexyl)adipate
0.4
Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate
0.006
Dinoseb
0.007
Diquat
0.02
Endothall
0.1
Endrin
0.002
Ethylene Dibromide
0.00005
Glyphosate
0.7
Heptachlor
0.0004
Heptachlor epoxide
0.0002
Hexachlorobenzene
0.001
Hexachlorocyclopentadiene
0.05
Lindane
0.0002
Methoxychlor
0.04
Oxamyl
0.2
Pentachlorophenol
PFOS and PFOA
0.001
0.000070
Picloram
0.5
Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)
0.0005
Simazine
0.004
2,3,7,8-TCDD (Dioxin)
3x10-8
Toxaphene
0.003
2,4,5-TP
0.05
Section 3   NR 809.20 (2) (d) is created to read:
NR 809.20 (2) (d) Granular activated carbon, powdered activated carbon, ion exchange resins, nanofiltration, and reverse osmosis for PFOS and PFOA.
Section 4   NR 809.203 (1) Table is amended to read:
NR 809.203 (1) Table
Contaminant
Detection Limit (mg/L)
1. Alachlor
0.0002
2. Aldicarb
0.0005
3. Aldicarb sulfoxide
0.0005
4. Aldicarb sulfone
0.0008
5. Atrazine
0.0001
6. Benzo[a]pyrene
0.00002
7. Carbofuran
0.0009
8. Chlordane
0.0002
9. 2,4-D
0.0001
10. Dalapon
0.001
11. Dibromochloropropane
0.00002
12. Di(2-ethylhexyl)adipate
0.0006
13. Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate
0.0006
14. Dinoseb
0.0002
15. Diquat
0.0004
16. Endothall
0.009
17. Endrin
0.00001
18. Ethylene dibromide
0.00001
19. Glyphosate
0.006
20. Heptachlor
0.00004
21. Heptachlor epoxide
0.00002
22. Hexachlorobenzene
0.0001
23. Hexachlorocyclopentadiene
0.0001
24. Lindane
0.00002
25. Methoxychlor
0.0001
26. Oxamyl
0.002
27. Picloram
0.0001
28. Polychlorinated biphenyls  
(PCBs as
decchlorobiphenyls)
0.0001
29. Pentachlorophenol
0.00004
30. Simazine
0.00007
31. Toxaphene
0.001
32. 2,3,7,8-TCDD (Dioxin)
0.000000005
33. 2,4,5-TP (Silvex)
0.0002
30. Perfluorooctane Sulfonic Acid (PFOS)
0.000002
31. Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA)
0.000002
32. Simazine
0.00007
33. Toxaphene
0.001
34. 2,3,7,8-TCDD (Dioxin)
0.000000005
35. 2,4,5-TP (Silvex)
0.0002
Section 5   NR 809.203 (2) Table CM and (4) Table D are amended to read:
NR 809.203 (2) Table CM
Table CM
SDWA Approved Methodology for Synthetic Organic Contaminants
Contaminant
EPA Methods1
SM9
SM Online10
ASTM
Other
Regulated Parameters:
Synthetic Organic Chemicals
2,3,7,8-TCDD (dioxin)
1613
2,4-D 2 (as acids, salts and esters)
515.2, 555, 515.1, 515.3, 515.4
D5317-93, 98
(Reapproved 2003)
2,4,5-TP 2 (Silvex)
515.2, 555, 515.1, 515.3, 515.4
6640 B,
6640 B-01, B-0611
D5317-93, 98
(Reapproved 2003)
Alachlor
507, 525.2,
525.32
508.1, 5058, 551.1
Atrazine 3
507, 525.2, 525.3 508.1, 5058, 551.1, 536
Syngenta4
AG-625
Benzo(a)pyrene
525.2, 525.3, 550, 550.1
Carbofuran
531.1, 531.2
66105
6610 B
6610 B-04
Chlordane
508, 525.2, 525.3, 508.1, 505
Dalapon
552.1 515.1, 552.2, 515.3, 515.4, 552.3, 557
6640 B
6640 B-01, 06
Di(2-ethylhexyl)adipate
506, 525.2, 525.3
Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate
506, 525.2, 525.3
Dibromochloropropane (DBCP)
504.1, 551.1, 524.39
Dinoseb
515.2, 555, 515.1, 515.3, 515.4
6640 B
6640 B-01, 06
Diquat
549.2
Endothall
548.1
Endrin
508, 525.2, 525.3, 508.1, 505, 551.1
Ethylene dibromide (EDB)
504.1, 551.1, 524.3
Glyphosate
547
66516
6651 B
6651 B-01, B-06
Heptachlor
508, 525.2, 525.3, 508.1, 505, 551.1
Heptachlor Epoxide
508, 525.2, 525.3, 508.1, 505, 551.1
Hexachlorobenzene
508, 525.2, 525.3, 508.1, 505, 551.1
Hexachlorocyclopentadiene
508, 525.2, 525.3, 508.1, 505, 551.1
Lindane
508, 525.2, 525.3, 508.1, 505, 551.1
Methoxychlor
508, 525.2, 525.3, 508.1, 505, 551.1
Oxamyl
531.1, 531.2
66105
6610 B
6610 B-04
PCBs (as decachlorobiphenyl)
508A7
(as Aroclors)
508.1, 508, 525.2, 525.3, 505
Pentachlorophenol
515.2, 525.2, 525.3, 555, 515.1, 515.3, 515.4
D5317-93, 98 (Reapproved 2003)
Picloram 2
515.2, 555, 515.1, 515.3, 515.4
6640 B
6640 B-01
D5317-93, 98 s
(Reapproved 2003)
Perfluorooctane Sulfonic Acid (PFOS)
537.1 Rev.2,
533
Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA)
537.1 Rev.2
533
Simazine
507, 525.2, 525.3, 523, 536, 508.1, 5058, 551.1
Toxaphene
508, 508.1, 525.2, 525.3, 505
Unregulated Parameters: 
Aldicarb  
531.1, 531.2
66105
6610 B
6610 B-04
Aldicarb sulfone  
531.1, 531.2
66105
6610 B
6610 B-04
Aldicarb Sulfoxide  
531.1 , 531.2
66105
6610 B
6610 B-04
Aldrin  
505, 508, 525.2, 525.3, 508.1  
Butachlor  
507, 525.2, 525.3  
Carbaryl  
531.1, 531.2
66105
6610 B
6610 B-04
Dicamba  
515.1, 555, 515.2, 515.3, 515.4
6640 B
6640 B-01, B-06
Dieldrin  
505, 508, 525.2, 525.3, 508.1  
3-Hydroxcarbofuran  
531.1, 531.2
66105
6610 B
6610 B-04
Methomyl  
531.1, 531.2
66105
6610 B
6610 B-04
Metolachlor  
507, 525.2, 525.3, 508.1  
Metribuzin  
507, 525.2, 525.3, 508.1  
Propachlor  
507, 525.2, 525.3, 508.1  
(4) Table D
Table D
Sample Preservation, Holding Times, and Sampling Containers for Organic Parameters
Method
Preservative2
Sample Holding Time
Extract Holding Time and Storage Conditions
Suggested Sample Size
Type of Container
502.22
Sodium Thiosulfate or Ascorbic Acid, 4C, HCl pH<2
14 days
NA
40 – 120 mL
Glass with PTFE1 Lined Septum
504.1
Sodium Thiosulfate,
Cool, 4
C
14 days
4C, 24 hours
40 mL
Glass with PTFE1 Lined Septum
505
Sodium Thiosulfate,
Cool, 4
C
14 days
(7 days for Heptachlor)
4C, 24 hours
40 mL
Glass with PTFE1 Lined Septum
506
Sodium Thiosulfate,
Cool, 4
C, Dark
14 days
4C, Dark
14 days
1 L
Amber Glass with PTFE1 Lined Septum
507
Sodium Thiosulfate,
Cool, 4
C, Dark
14 days (See method for exceptions.)
4C, Dark
14 days
I L
Amber Glass with PTFE1 Lined Cap
508
Sodium Thiosulfate,
Cool, 4
C, Dark
7 days (See method for exceptions.)
4C, Dark
14 days
I L
Glass with PTFE1 Lined Cap
508A
Cool, 4C
14 days
30 days
I L
Amber Glass with PTFE1 Lined Cap
508.1
Sodium Sulfite, HCl pH<2,
Cool, 4
C
14 days (See method for exceptions.)
30 days
I L
Glass with PTFE Lined Cap
515.1
Sodium Thiosulfate,
Cool, 4
C, Dark
14 days
4C, Dark
28 days
I L
Amber Glass with PTFE1 Lined Cap
515.2
Sodium Thiosulfate or Sodium Sulfite,
HCl pH<2
Cool, 4
C, Dark
14 Days
4C, Dark
14 Days
I L
Amber Glass with PTFE1 Lined Cap
515.3
Sodium Thiosulfate,
Cool, 4
C, Dark
14 days
4C, Dark
14 Days
50 mL
Amber Glass with PTFE1 Lined Cap
515.4
Sodium Sulfite, Dark, Cool 10C for First 48 hrs, 6C thereafter
14 days
0C
21 days
40 mL
Amber Glass with PTFE1 Lined Cap
524.22
Ascorbic Acid or Sodium Thiosulfate,
HCl pH<2, Cool 4C
14 days
NA
40 – 120 mL
Glass with PTFE1 Lined Septum
524.32
Maleic and Ascorbic Acids pH<2, 10C for first 48 hrs., 6 thereafter.
If only analyzing TTHM: Sodium Thiosulfate pH<2,
10C for first 48 hrs., 6 thereafter
14 days
NA
40 – 120 mL
Amber Glass with PTFE1 Lined Septum
525.2
Sodium Sulfite, Dark, Cool, 4C, HCl pH<2
14 days (See method for exceptions)
4C
30 days
1 L
Amber Glass with PTFE1 Lined Cap
531.1, 6610
Sodium Thiosulfate, Monochloroacetic Acid pH<3, Cool, 4ºC
Cool 4C from collection until storage at laboratory;
<-10C at the laboratory;
28 days
NA
60 mL
Glass with PTFE1 Lined Septum
531.2
Sodium Thiosulfate, Potassium Dihydrogen Citrate Buffer pH<4, Dark
10C for first 48 hrs., 6ºC thereafter
28 days
NA
40 mL
Glass with PTFE1 Lined Septum
537.1
Trizma – 5.0 g/L
Cool < 10° during first 48 hours after collection. 28 days. 6 ºC after 48 hours, not frozen
14 days, < 6°C
28 days, room temperature
250 mL
250- mL polypropylene bottle fitted with a polypropylene screw-cap
533
Ammonium acetate
g/L
Cool <10C during first 2 days after collection or received on ice, 6 ºC after 48 hours, not frozen
28 days < 6°C
28 days, room temperature
250 mL
250- mL polypropylene bottle fitted with a polypropylene screw-cap
547
Sodium Thiosulfate,
Cool, 4
C
14 days; 18 mos. Frozen
NA
60 mL
Glass with PTFE1 Lined Septum
548.1
Sodium Thiosulfate, HCl pH 1.5 -2 if High Biological Activity,
Cool, 4
C, Dark
7 days
4C
14 days
250 mL
Amber Glass with PTFE1 Lined
Septum
549.2
Sodium Thiosulfate, H2SO4 pH<2, if Biologically Active,
Cool 4
C, Dark
7 days
21 days
250 mL
High Density Amber Plastic or Silanized Amber Glass
550
Sodium Thiosulfate,
Cool, 4C, HCl pH<2
7 days
4C, Dark
30 days
1 L
Amber Glass with PTFE1 Lined Septum
550.1
Sodium Thiosulfate,
Cool, 4C, HCl pH<2
7 days
4C, Dark
40 days
1 L
Amber Glass with PTFE1 Lined Septum
551.1
Sodium Sulfite, Ammonium Chloride, pH 4.5-5.0 with Phosphate Buffer,
Cool, 4C
14 days
14 days
<-10C
40 mL
Glass with PTFE1 Lined Septum
552.1
Ammonium
Chloride,
Cool, 4C, Dark
28 days
4C, Dark
48 hrs.
250 mL
Amber Glass with PTFE1 Lined Cap
552.2
Ammonium
Chloride,

Cool, 4
C, Dark
14 days
4C, Dark,
7 days
-10C, 14 days
50 mL
Amber Glass with PTFE1 Lined Cap
555
Sodium Sulfite,HCl pH 2,Dark, Cool, 4C
14 days
NA
100 mL
Glass wit PTFE1 Lined Cap
1613
Sodium
Thiosulfate,Cool,
0 - 4
C, Dark
1 year
40 days recommended
1 L
Amber Glass with PTFE1 Lined Cap
Section 6   NR 809.205 (1g) and (1r) are created to read:
NR 809.205 (1g) Schedule for perfluorooctane sulfonic acid and perfluorooctanoic acid monitoring.
(a) Community and non-transient non-community public water systems serving a population of 50,000 or more shall comply with initial monitoring requirements under sub. (1r) (a) for perfluorooctane sulfonic acid and perfluorooctanoic acid beginning on [the first day of the 4th month beginning after publication of this rule – LRB inserts date].
(b) Community and non-transient non-community public water systems serving a population of 10,000 to 49,999 shall comply with initial monitoring requirements under sub. (1r) (a) for perfluorooctane sulfonic acid and perfluorooctanoic acid beginning on [the first day of the 7th month beginning after publication of this rule – LRB inserts date].
(c) Community and non-transient non-community public water systems serving a population of less than 10,000 shall comply with initial monitoring requirements under sub. (1r) (a) for perfluorooctane sulfonic acid and perfluorooctanoic acid beginning on [the first day of the 10th month beginning after publication of this rule – LRB inserts date].
(1r)Monitoring frequency for perfluorooctane sulfonic acid and perfluorooctanoic acid. Water suppliers shall monitor to determine compliance with the maximum contaminant level for perfluorooctane sulfonic acid and perfluorooctanoic acid at the following frequencies:
(a) Initial monitoring. Water suppliers for new community public water systems or for community public water systems with new sources shall demonstrate compliance with the MCLs prior to initiating water service. Water suppliers for each community and non-transient, non-community water system shall take 4 consecutive quarterly samples for perfluorooctane sulfonic acid and perfluorooctanoic acid beginning on the dates specified under sub. (1g) or beginning with the year the public water system initiates water service, or a new source is put into service, and every compliance period thereafter unless the requirements of pars. (b) and (c) are met.
(b) Initial waiver evaluation. For perfluorooctane sulfonic acid and perfluorooctanoic acid the department may waive the final 2 quarters of initial monitoring for a sampling point if the results of the samples from the previous 2 quarters are below the detection limit.
(c) Routine monitoring. Sampling may be reduced to routine monitoring after the initial monitoring period as follows:
1. ‘Public water systems serving greater than 3,300.’ Public water systems serving more than 3,300 persons that do not detect a contaminant in the initial compliance period or during 3 consecutive years of annual monitoring may reduce the sampling frequency to a minimum of 2 quarterly samples in one year during each repeat compliance period.
2. ‘Public water systems serving 3,300 or less.’ Public water systems serving 3,300 persons or less that do not detect a contaminant in the initial compliance period or during 3 consecutive years of annual monitoring may reduce the sampling frequency to a minimum of one sample during each repeat compliance period.
(d)Waiver request. Water suppliers for community and non-transient non-community systems may apply to the department for a waiver from the requirements under pars. (a) and (c) for perfluorooctane sulfonic acid and perfluorooctanoic acid. A water supplier shall reapply for a waiver for each compliance period. The waiver period shall not exceed 2 compliance periods.
(e) Waiver evaluation. The department may grant a waiver from the requirements under par. (c) after evaluating all of the following factors:
1. ‘Waiver evaluation when the department determines a contaminant has not been used.’ The department may grant a waiver when the department determines a contaminant has not been used based on a system’s previous use information, including transport, storage, or disposal of the contaminant within the watershed or zone of influence of the public water system, or the results of analysis of a system’s water source.
2. ‘Waiver evaluation when a contaminant has been used or its use is unknown.’ If previous use of the contaminant is unknown or it has been used previously, all of the following factors shall be used to determine whether a waiver is granted:
a. Previous analytical results.
b. The proximity of the public water system to a potential point source of contamination. Point sources include spills and leaks of chemicals at or near a water treatment facility or at manufacturing, distribution, or storage facilities, or from hazardous and municipal waste landfills and other waste handling or treatment facilities; or at airports, military bases, and fire training facilities.
(f) Waiver conditions and monitoring assessments. As a condition of the waiver under par. (e), the water supplier for a groundwater system shall update the monitoring assessment considering the factors listed under par. (e). Based on this updated monitoring assessment, the department shall reconfirm that the public water system is non-vulnerable. If the department does not make this reconfirmation within 3 years of the initial determination or each subsequent determination, then the waiver is invalidated, and the public water system is required to sample during each compliance period as specified under par. (c).
Section 7   NR 809.205 (2) (intro.), (a) and (b) (intro.), 1. and 2. are amended to read:
NR 809.205 (2) Monitoring frequency for synthetic organic contaminants other than perfluorooctane sulfonic acid and perfluorooctanoic acid. Water suppliers shall monitor to determine compliance with the maximum contaminant level for synthetic organic contaminants specified in other than perfluorooctane sulfonic acid and perfluorooctanoic acid listed under s. NR 809.20 at the following frequencies:
(a) Initial monitoring. Water suppliers for new community public water systems or for community public water systems with new sources shall demonstrate compliance with the MCLs listed under s. NR 809.20 for synthetic organic contaminants other than perfluorooctane sulfonic acid and perfluorooctanoic acid prior to initiating water service. Water suppliers for each community and non-transient, non-community water system shall take 4 consecutive quarterly samples for each contaminant listed inunder s. NR 809.20, other than perfluorooctane sulfonic acid and perfluorooctanoic acid, beginning with the year the public water system initiates water service, or a new source is put into service, and every compliance period after that unless they meet the requirements ofunder par. (b).
(b) Routine monitoring. SamplingInitial quarterly sampling under sub. (2) (a) may be reduced to routine monitoring after the initial monitoring period as follows:
1. Public water systems serving greater than 3,330. Public water systems serving more than 3,300 persons whichthat do not detect a contaminant in the initial compliance period or during 3 consecutive years of annual monitoring may reduce the sampling frequency to a minimum of 2 quarterly samples in one year during each repeat compliance period.
2. ‘Public water systems serving 3,300 or less.’ Public water systems serving 3,300 persons or less that do not detect a contaminant in the initial compliance period or during 3 consecutive years of annual monitoring may reduce the sampling frequency to a minimum of one sample during each repeat compliance period.
Section 8   NR 809.205 (3) (4) and (5) are renumbered NR 809.205 (2) (c), (d) and (e) and NR 809.205 (2) (c), (d) (intro.), (d) 1. (intro.), (d) 1. a. and (e), as renumbered, are amended to read:
NR 809.205 (2) (c) Waiver Request. Water suppliers for community and non-transient non-community systems or groundwater systems with new sources may apply to the department for a waiver from the requirements of sub. (2) pars. (a) and (b) for the synthetic organic contaminants other than perfluorooctane sulfonic acid and perfluorooctanoic acid listed under s. NR 809.20. A water supplier shall reapply for a waiver for each compliance period.
(d) Waiver Evaluation. The department may grant a waiver from the requirements of sub. (2)this subsection after evaluating all of the following factors listed in this subsection:
1. ‘Waiver evaluation when the department determines a contaminant has not been used.’ The department may grant a waiver as described in subds. 1. to 3. of this paragraph under the following circumstances when the department determines a contaminant has not been used based on a system’s previous use information, including transport, storage, or disposal of the contaminant within the watershed or zone of influence of the public water system, or the results of analysis of a system’s water source:
a. When a groundwater system can demonstrate that a synthetic organic contaminant has not been used, the department may grant waivers for the contaminant based on results of the analysis of a minimum of one sample at the water source, except as noted inunder subd. 2 of this paragraph1. b.
(e) Waiver conditions and monitoring assessments. As a condition of the waiver under sub. (4)par. (d), the water supplier for a groundwater system shall update the monitoring assessment considering the factors listed in sub. (4)under par. (d). Based on this monitoring assessment, the department shall reconfirm that the public water system is non-vulnerable. If the department does not make this reconfirmation within 3 years of the initial determination or each subsequent determination, then the waiver is invalidated and the public water system is required to sample during each compliance period as specified in sub. (2) (b) under par. (b).
Section 9   NR 809.205 (6) (c) is amended to read:
NR 809.205 (6) (c) Water suppliers for public water systems whichthat have 3 consecutive annual samples with no detection of a contaminant may apply to the department for reduced routine monitoring under sub. (2) (a) or (b) as specified under sub. (2) (b) or a waiver as specified in sub. (3) under sub. (2) (c) and (d).
Section 10   NR 809 Appendix A to Subchapter V is amended to read:
NR 809 Appendix A to Subchapter V
Appendix A to Subchapter V
Consumer Confidence Report Information
Contaminant (units)
Traditional MCL in mg/L
To convert for CCR; multiply by
MCL in CCR units
MCLG
Major sources in drinking water
Health effects language
Microbiological contaminants:
Total Coliform Bacteria
TT
N/A
TT
NA
Naturally present in the environment.
Coliforms are bacteria that are naturally present in the environment and are used as an indicator that other, potentially harmful, waterborne pathogens may be present or that a potential pathway exists through which contamination may enter the drinking water distribution system. We found coliforms indicating the need to look for potential problems in water treatment or distribution. When this occurs, we are required to conduct assessment(s) to identify problems and to correct any problems that were found during these assessments.
E. coli
Routine and repeat samples are total coliform-positive and either is E. coli-positive or system fails to take repeat samples following E. coli-positive routine sample or system fails to analyze total coliform-positive repeat sample for E. coli.
Routine and repeat samples are total coliform-positive and either is E. coli-positive or system fails to take repeat samples following E. coli-positive routine sample or system fails to analyze total coliform-positive repeat sample for E. coli.
0
Human and animal fecal waste.
E. coli are bacteria whose presence indicates that the water may be contaminated with human or animal wastes. Human pathogens in these wastes can cause short-term effects, such as diarrhea, cramps, nausea, headaches, or other symptoms. They may pose a special health risk for infants, young children, some of the elderly, and people with severely compromised immune systems.
Total organic carbon (ppm)
TT
N/A
TT
N/A
Naturally present in the environment.
Total organic carbon has no health effects. However, total organic carbon provides a medium for the formation of disinfection byproducts. Their byproducts include trihalomethanes and haloacetic acids. Drinking water containing these byproducts in excess of the MCL may lead to adverse health effects, liver or kidney problems, or nervous system effects, and may lead to an increased risk of getting cancer.
Turbidity (NTU)
TT
N/A
TT
N/A
Soil runoff.
Turbidity has no health effects. However, turbidity can interfere with disinfection and provide a medium for microbial growth. Turbidity may indicate the presence of disease-causing organisms. These organisms include bacteria, viruses, and parasites that can cause symptoms such as nausea, cramps, diarrhea and associated headaches.
Fecal Indicators:
enterococci or coliphage
TT
TT
N/A
Human and animal fecal waste
Fecal indicators are microbes whose presence indicates that the water may be contaminated with human or animal wastes. Microbes in these wastes can cause short-term health effects, such as diarrhea, cramps, nausea, headaches, or other symptoms. They may pose a special health risk for infants, young children, some of the elderly, and people with severely compromised immune systems
Radioactive contaminants:
Beta/photon emitters (mrem/yr)
4 mrem/yr
N/A
4
N/A
Decay of natural and man-made deposits.
Certain minerals are radioactive and may emit forms of radiation known as photons and beta radiation. Some people who drink water containing beta and photon emitters in excess of the MCL over many years may have an increased risk of getting cancer.
Alpha emitters (pCi/l)
15 pCi/l
N/A
15
N/A
Erosion of natural deposits.
Certain minerals are radioactive and may emit a form of radiation known as alpha radiation. Some people who drink water containing alpha emitters in excess of the MCL over many years may have an increased risk of getting cancer.
Combined radium (pCi/l)
5 pCi/l
N/A
5
N/A
Erosion of natural deposits.
Some people who drink water containing radium 226 or 228 in excess of the MCL over many years may have an increased risk of getting cancer.
Uranium (ug/1)
30 ug/1
N/A
30
0
Erosion of natural deposits.
Some people who drink water containing uranium in excess of the MCL over many years may have an increased risk of getting cancer or kidney toxicity.
Inorganic contaminants:
Antimony (ppb)
.006
1000
6
6
Discharge from petroleum refineries, fire retardants, ceramics, electronics, solder.
Some people who drink water containing antimony well in excess of the MCL over many years could experience increases in blood cholesterol and decreases in blood sugar.
Arsenic (ppb)
0.0101
1000
101
01
Erosion of natural deposits; Runoff from orchards; Runoff from glass and electronics production wastes.
Some people who drink water containing arsenic in excess of the MCL over many years could experience skin damage or problems with their circulatory system, and may have an increased risk of getting cancer.
Asbestos (MFL)
7 MFL
N/A
7
7
Decay of asbestos cement water; Erosion of natural deposits.
Some people who drink water containing asbestos in excess of the MCL over many years may have an increased risk of developing benign intestinal polyps.
Barium (ppm)
2
N/A
2
2
Discharge of drilling wastes; Discharge from metal refineries; Erosion of natural deposits.
Some people who drink water containing barium in excess of the MCL over many years could experience an increase in their blood pressure.
Beryllium (ppb)
.004
1000
4
4
Discharge from metal refineries and coal-burning factories; Discharge from electrical, aerospace, and defense industries.
Some people who drink water containing beryllium well in excess of the MCL over many years could develop intestinal lesions.
Bromate (ppb)
.010
1000
10
0
By-product of drinking water disinfection.
Some people who drink water containing bromate in excess of the MCL over many years may have an increased risk of getting cancer.
Cadmium (ppb)
.005
1000
5
5
Corrosion of galvanized pipes; Erosion of natural deposits; Discharge from metal refineries; Runoff from waste batteries and paints.
Some people who drink water containing cadmium in excess of the MCL over many years could experience kidney damage.
Chloramines (ppm)
MRDL = 4
N/A
MRDL = 4
MRDLG = 4
Water additive used to control microbes.
Some people who use water containing chloramines well in excess of the MRDL could experience irritating effects to their eyes and nose. Some people who drink water containing chloramines well in excess of the MRDL could experience stomach discomfort or anemia.
Chlorine (ppm)
MRDL = 4
N/A
MRDL = 4
MRDLG = 4
Water additive used to control microbes.
Some people who use water containing chlorine well in excess of the MRDL could experience irritating effects to their eyes and nose. Some people who drink water containing chlorine well in excess of the MRDL could experience stomach discomfort or anemia.
Chlorine dioxide (ppb)
MRDL = .8
1000
MRDL = 800
MRDLG = 800
Water additive used to control microbes.
Some infants and young children who drink water containing chlorine dioxide in excess of the MRDL could experience nervous system effects. Similar effects may occur in fetuses of pregnant women who drink water containing chlorine dioxide in excess of the MRDL. Some people may experience anemia.
Chlorite (ppm)
1
N/A
1
0.8
By-product of drinking water disinfection.
Some infants and young children who drink water containing chlorite in excess of the MCL could experience nervous system effects. Similar effects may occur in fetuses of pregnant women who drink water containing chlorite in excess of the MCL. Some people may experience anemia.
Chromium (ppb)
.1
1000
100
100
Discharge from steel and pulp mills; Erosion of natural deposits.
Some people who drink water containing chromium well in excess of the MCL over many years could experience allergic dermatitis.
Copper (ppm)
AL = 1.3
N/A
AL = 1.3
1.3
Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits.
Copper is an essential nutrient, but some people who drink water containing copper in excess of the action level over a relatively short amount of time could experience gastrointestinal distress. Some people who drink water containing copper in excess of the action level over many years could suffer liver or kidney damage. People with Wilson’s Disease should consult their personal doctor.
Cyanide (ppb)
.2
1000
200
200
Discharge from steel/metal factories; Discharge from plastic and fertilizer factories.
Some people who drink water containing cyanide well in excess of the MCL over many years could experience nerve damage or problems with their thyroid.
Fluoride (ppm)
4
N/A
4
4
Erosion of natural deposits; Water additive which promotes strong teeth; Discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories.
Some people who drink water containing fluoride in excess of the MCL over many years could get bone disease, including pain and tenderness of bones. Fluoride in drinking water at half the MCL or more may cause mottling of children’s teeth, usually in children less than 9 years old. Mottling, also known as dental fluorosis, may include brown staining and/or pitting of the teeth, and occurs only in developing teeth before they erupt from the gums.
Lead (ppb)
AL = .015
1000
AL = 15
0
Corrosion of household plumbing system; Erosion of natural deposits.
Infants and children who drink water containing lead in excess of the action level could experience delays in their physical or mental development. Children could show slight deficits in attentions span and learning abilities. Adults who drink this water over many years could develop kidney problems or high blood pressure.
Mercury [inorganic] (ppb)
.002
1000
2
2
Erosion of natural deposits; Discharge from refineries and factories; Runoff from landfills; Runoff from cropland.
Some people who drink water containing inorganic mercury well in excess of the MCL over many years could experience kidney damage.
Nitrate (ppm)
10
N/A
10
10
Runoff from fertilizer use; Leaching from septic tanks, sewage; Erosion of natural deposits.
Infants below the age of 6 months who drink water containing nitrate in excess of the MCL could become seriously ill and, if untreated, may die. Symptoms include shortness of breath and blue baby syndrome. Females who are or may become pregnant should not consume water with nitrate concentrations that exceed the MCL. There is some evidence of an association between exposure to high nitrate levels in drinking water during the first weeks of pregnancy and certain birth defects.
Nitrite (ppm)
1
N/A
1
1
Runoff from fertilizer use; Leaching from septic tanks, sewage; Erosion of natural deposits.
Infants below the age of 6 months who drink water containing nitrite in excess of the MCL could become seriously ill and, if untreated, may die. Symptoms include shortness of breath and blue baby syndrome.
Selenium (ppb)
.05
1000
50
50
Discharge from petroleum and metal refineries; Erosion of natural deposits; Discharge from mines.
Selenium is an essential nutrient. However, some people who drink water containing selenium in excess of the MCL over many years could experience hair or fingernail loss, numbness in fingers or toes, or problems with their circulation.
Thallium (ppb)
.002
1000
2
0.5
Leaching from ore-processing sites; Discharge from electronic, glass, and drug factories.
Some people who drink water containing thallium in excess of the MCL over many years could experience hair loss, changes in their blood, or problems with their kidneys, intestines, or liver.
Synthetic organic contaminants including pesticides and herbicides:
2,4-D (ppb)
.07
1000
70
70
Runoff from herbicide used on row crops.
Some people who drink water containing the weed killer 2,4-D well in excess of the MCL over many years could experience problems with their kidneys, liver, or adrenal glands.
2,4,5-TP
[
Silvex] (ppb)
.05
1000
50
50
Residue of banned herbicide.
Some people who drink water containing silvex in excess of the MCL over many years could experience liver problems.
Acrylamide
TT
N/A
TT
0
Added to water during sewage/wastewater treatment.
Some people who drink water containing high levels of acrylamide over a long period of time could have problems with their nervous system or blood, and may have an increased risk of getting cancer.
Alachlor (ppb)
.002
1000
2
0
Runoff from herbicide used on row crops.
Some people who drink water containing alachlor in excess of the MCL over many years could have problems with their eyes, liver, kidneys, or spleen, or experience anemia, and may have an increased risk of getting cancer.
Atrazine (ppb)
.003
1000
3
3
Runoff from herbicide used on row crops.
Some people who drink water containing atrazine well in excess of the MCL over many years could experience problems with their cardiovascular system or reproductive difficulties.
Benzo(a)-
pyrene [PAH] (nanograms/l)
.0002
1,000,000
200
0
Leaching from lining of water storage tanks and distribution lines.
Some people who drink water containing benzo(a)pyrene in excess of the MCL over many years may experience reproductive difficulties and may have an increased risk of getting cancer.
Carbofuran (ppb)
.04
1000
40
40
Leaching of soil fumigant used on rice and alfalfa.
Some people who drink water containing carbofuran in excess of the MCL over many years could experience problems with their blood, or nervous or reproductive systems.
Chlordane (ppb)
.002
1000
2
0
Residue of banned termiticide.
Some people who drink water containing chlordane in excess of the MCL over many years could experience problems with their liver or nervous system, and may have an increased risk of getting cancer.
Dalapon (ppb)
.2
1000
200
200
Runoff from herbicide used on rights of way.
Some people who drink water containing dalapon well in excess of the MCL over many years could experience minor kidney changes.
Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate (ppb)
.4
1000
400
400
Discharge from chemical factories.
Some people who drink water containing di (2-ethylhexyl) adipate well in excess of the MCL over many years could experience toxic effects such as weight loss, liver enlargement or possible reproductive difficulties.
Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (ppb)
.006
1000
6
0
Discharge from rubber and chemical factories.
Some people who drink water containing di (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate well in excess of the MCL over many years may have problems with their liver, or experience reproductive difficulties, and may have an increased risk of getting cancer.
Dibromo-chloropropane (ppt)
.0002
1,000,000
200
0
Runoff/leaching from soil fumigant used on soybeans, cotton, pineapples, and orchards.
Some people who drink water containing DBCP in excess of the MCL over many years could experience reproductive problems and may have an increased risk of getting cancer.
Dinoseb (ppb)
.007
1000
7
7
Runoff from herbicide used on soybeans and vegetables.
Some people who drink water containing dinoseb well in excess of the MCL over many years could experience reproductive difficulties.
Diquat (ppb)
.02
1000
20
20
Runoff from herbicide use.
Some people who drink water containing diquat in excess of the MCL over many years could get cataracts.
Dioxin [2,3,7,8-TCDD] (ppq)
.00000003
1,000,000,000
30
0
Emissions from waste incineration and other combustion; Discharge from chemical factories.
Some people who drink water containing dioxin in excess of the MCL over many years could experience reproductive difficulties and may have an increased risk of getting cancer.
Endothall (ppb)
.1
1000
100
100
Runoff from herbicide use.
Some people who drink water containing endothall in excess of the MCL over many years could experience problems with their stomach or intestines.
Endrin (ppb)
.002
1000
2
2
Residue of banned insecticide.
Some people who drink water containing endrin in excess of the MCL over many years could experience liver problems.
Epichloro-hydrin
TT
N/A
TT
0
Discharge from industrial chemical factories; An impurity of some water treatment chemicals.
Some people who drink water containing high levels of epichlorohydrin over a long period of time could experience stomach problems, and may have an increased risk of getting cancer.
Ethylene dibromide (ppt)
.00005
1,000,000
50
0
Discharge from petroleum refineries.
Some people who drink water containing ethylene dibromide in excess of the MCL over many years could experience problems with their liver, stomach, reproductive systems, or kidneys, and may have an increased risk of getting cancer.
Glyphosate (ppb)
.7
1000
700
700
Runoff from herbicide use.
Some people who drink water containing glyphosate in excess of the MCL over many years could experience problems with their kidneys or reproductive difficulties.
Heptachlor (ppt)
.0004
1,000,000
400
0
Residue of banned pesticide.
Some people who drink water containing heptachlor in excess of the MCL over many years could experience liver damage and may have an increased risk of getting cancer.
Heptachlor- epoxide (ppt)
.0002
1,000,000
200
0
Breakdown of heptachlor.
Some people who drink water containing heptachlor epoxide in excess of the MCL over many years could experience liver damage, and may have an increased risk of getting cancer.
Hexachlorobenzene (ppb)
.001
1000
1
0
Discharge from metal refineries and agricultural chemical factories.
Some people who drink water containing hexachlorobenzene in excess of the MCL over many years could experience problems with their liver or kidneys, or adverse reproductive effects, and may have an increased risk of getting cancer.
Hexachlorocyclopentadiene (ppb)
.05
1000
50
50
Discharge from chemical factories.
Some people who drink water containing hexachlorocyclopentadiene well in excess of the MCL over many years could experience problems with their kidneys or stomach.
Lindane (ppt)
.0002
1,000,000
200
200
Runoff/leaching from insecticide used on cattle, lumber and gardens.
Some people who drink water containing lindane in excess of the MCL over many years could experience problems with their kidneys or liver.
Methoxychlor (ppb)
.04
1000
40
40
Runoff/leaching from insecticide used on fruits, vegetables, alfalfa and livestock.
Some people who drink water containing methoxychlor in excess of the MCL over many years could experience reproductive difficulties.
Oxamyl [Vydate] (ppb)
.2
1000
200
200
Runoff/leaching from insecticide used on apples, potatoes and tomatoes.
Some people who drink water containing oxamyl in excess of the MCL over many years could experience slight nervous system effects.
PCBs
[Polychlorinated biphenyls] (
ppt)
.0005
1,000,000
500
0
Runoff from landfills; Discharge of waste chemicals.
Some people who drink water containing PCBs in excess of the MCL over many years could experience changes in their skin, problems with their thymus gland, immune deficiencies, or reproductive or nervous system difficulties, and may have an increased risk of getting cancer.
PFOS and PFOA (ppt)
.000070
1,000,000
70
0
Discharges at manufacturing, distribution, or storage facilities, or from hazardous and municipal waste landfills and other waste handling or treatment facilities; or at airports, military bases and fire training facilities.
Some people who drink water containing PFOS and PFOA in excess of the MCL over many years could experience health issues including fetal development, thyroid and liver effects, and increase risk of certain cancers.
Pentachlorophenol (ppb)
.001
1000
1
0
Discharge from wood preserving factories.
Some people who drink water containing pentachlorophenol in excess of the MCL over many years could experience problems with their liver or kidneys, and may have an increased risk of getting cancer.
Picloram (ppb)
.5
1000
500
500
Herbicide runoff.
Some people who drink water containing picloram in excess of the MCL over many years could experience problems with their liver.
Simazine (ppb)
.004
1000
4
4
Herbicide runoff.
Some people who drink water containing simazine in excess of the MCL over many years could experience problems with their blood.
Toxaphene (ppb)
.003
1000
3
0
Runoff/leaching from insecticide used on cotton and cattle.
Some people who drink water containing toxaphene in excess of the MCL over many years could have problems with their kidneys, liver, or thyroid, and may have an increased risk of getting cancer.
Volatile organic contaminants:
Benzene (ppb)
.005
1000
5
0
Discharge from factories; Leaching from gas storage tanks and landfills.
Some people who drink water containing benzene in excess of the MCL over many years could experience anemia or a decrease in blood platelets, and may have an increased risk of getting cancer.
Carbon tetrachloride (ppb)
.005
1000
5
0
Discharge from chemical plants and other industrial activities.
Some people who drink water containing carbon tetrachloride in excess of the MCL over many years could experience problems with their liver and may have an increased risk of getting cancer.
Chlorobenzene (ppb)
.1
1000
100
100
Discharge from chemical and agricultural chemical factories.
Some people who drink water containing chlorobenzene in excess of the MCL over many years could experience problems with their liver or kidneys.
0-Dichlorobenzene (ppb)
.6
1000
600
600
Discharge from industrial chemical factories.
Some people who drink water containing o-dichlorobenzene well in excess of the MCL over many years could experience problems with their liver, kidneys, or circulatory systems.
p-Dichlorobenzene (ppb)
.075
1000
75
75
Discharge from industrial chemical factories.
Some people who drink water containing p-dichlorobenzene in excess of the MCL over many years could experience anemia, damage to their liver, kidneys, or spleen, or changes in their blood.
1,2-Dichlorobenzene (ppb)
.005
1000
5
0
Discharge from industrial chemical factories.
Some people who drink water containing 1,2-dichlorobenzene in excess of the MCL over many years may have an increased risk of getting cancer.
1,1,-Dichlorobenzene (ppb)
.007
1000
7
7
Discharge from industrial chemical factories.
Some people who drink water containing 1,1-dichlorobenzene in excess of the MCL over many years could experience problems with their liver.
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene (ppb)
.07
1000
70
70
Discharge from industrial chemical factories.
Some people who drink water containing cis-1,2-dichloroethylene in excess of the MCL over many years could experience problems with their liver.
trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene (ppb)
.1
1000
100
100
Discharge from industrial chemical factories.
Some people who drink water containing trans-1,2-dichloroethylene well in excess of the MCL over many years could experience problems with their liver.
Dichloro-
methane (ppb)
.005
1000
5
0
Discharge from pharmaceutical and chemical factories.
Some people who drink water containing dichloromethane in excess of the MCL over many years could have liver problems and may have an increased risk of getting cancer.
1,2-Dichloropropane (ppb)
.005
1000
5
0
Discharge from industrial chemical factories.
Some people who drink water containing 1,2-dichloropropane in excess of the MCL over many years may have an increased risk of getting cancer.
Ethylbenzene (ppb)
.7
1000
700
700
Discharge from petroleum refineries.
Some people who drink water containing ethylbenzene well in excess of the MCL over many years could experience problems with their liver or kidneys.
Haloacetic Acids (pbb)
.060
1000
60
N/A
By-product of drinking water disinfection.
Some people who drink water containing haloacetic acids in excess of the MCL over many years may have an increased risk of getting cancer.
Styrene (ppb)
.1
1000
100
100
Discharge from rubber and plastic factories; Leaching from landfills.
Some people who drink water containing styrene well in excess of the MCL over many years could have problems with their liver, kidneys, or circulatory system.
Tetrachloroethylene (ppb)
.005
1000
5
0
Discharge from factories and dry cleaners.
Some people who drink water containing tetrachloroethylene in excess of the MCL over many years could have problems with their liver, and may have an increased risk of getting cancer.
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene (ppb)
.07
1000
70
70
Discharge from textile-finishing factories.
Some people who drink water containing 1,2,4-trichlorobenzene well in excess of the MCL over many years could experience changes in their adrenal glands.
1,1,1-Trichloroethane (ppb)
.2
1000
200
200
Discharge from metal degreasing sites and other factories.
Some people who drink water containing 1,1,1-trichloroethane in excess of the MCL over many years could experience problems with their liver, nervous system, or circulatory system.
1,1,2-Trichloroethane (ppb)
.005
1000
5
3
Discharge from industrial chemical factories.
Some people who drink water containing 1,1,2-trichloroethane well in excess of the MCL over many years could have problems with their liver, kidneys, or immune systems.
Trichloroethylene (ppb)
.005
1000
5
0
Discharge from metal degreasing sites and other factories.
Some people who drink water containing trichoroethylene in excess of the MCL over many years could experience problems with their liver and may have an increased risk of getting cancer.
TTHMs [Total
trihalomethanes] (ppb)
0.10/0.80
1000
100/80
N/A
By-product of drinking water disinfection.
Some people who drink water containing trihalomethanes in excess of the MCL over many years may experience problems with their liver, kidneys, or central nervous systems, and may have an increased risk of getting cancer.
Toluene
(ppm)
1
N/A
1
1
Discharge from petroleum factories.
Some people who drink water containing toluene well in excess of the MCL over many years could have problems with their nervous system, kidneys, or liver.
Vinyl Chloride (ppb)
.0002
1000
.2
0
Leaching from PVC piping; Discharge from plastics factories.
Some people who drink water containing vinyl chloride in excess of the MCL over many years may have an increased risk of getting cancer.
Xylenes
(ppm)
10
N/A
10
10
Discharge from petroleum factories; Discharge from chemical factories.
Some people who drink water containing xylenes in excess of the MCL over many years could experience damages to their nervous system.
Section 11   NR 809 Appendix A to Subchapter VII is amended to read:
NR 809 Appendix A to Subchapter VII
Appendix A to Subchapter VII
NPDWR Violations and Other Situations Requiring Public Notice
1
MCL/MRDL/TT
violations
2
Monitoring & testing
procedure violations
Contaminant
Tier of
public notice required
Citation
(Wis. Adm. Code)
Tier of
public notice required
Citation
(Wis. Adm. Code)
I. Violations of National Primary Drinking Water Regulations:3
A. Microbiological Contaminants
1. Total coliform: Monitoring or TT violations resulting from failure to perform assessments or corrective actions
2
NR 809.314
3
NR 809.31 (9)
1m. Total coliform: Seasonal system failure to follow department-approved start-up plan prior to serving water to the public
2
NR 809.314 (2)
3
Xx
2. E. Coli MCL
1
NR 809.30
14, 3
NR 809.31 (9)
2m. E. coli: TT violations resulting from failure to perform Level 2 assessments or corrective action
1
NR 809.30
3
Xx
3. Turbidity MCL
2
NR 810.29 (1)
3
NR 810.38 (1) b)
NR 810.38 (2) (a),
NR 810.38 (2) (b)
NR 810.29
4. Turbidity MCL (average 2 days’ samples >5 NTU)
25, 1
NR 810.29 (1)
3
NR 810.38 (1) (b)
NR 810.38 (2) (a),
NR 810.38 (2) (b),
NR 810.29
5. Turbidity (for TT violations resulting from a single exceedance of maximum allowable turbidity level)
26, 1
NR 810.29 (1),
NR 810.29 (2),
NR 810.29 (3),
NR 810.29 (4),
NR 810.30 (1),
NR 810.30 (4) (a),
NR 810.30 (4) (b)
3
NR 810.38 (1) (b)
NR 810.38 (2) (a),
NR 810.38 (2) (b),
NR 810.29
6. Surface Water Treatment Rule violations, other than violations resulting from single exceedance of max. allowable turbidity level (TT)
2
NR 810.27 – 810.33
3
NR 810.38
7. Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule violations, other than violations resulting from single exceedance of max. turbidity level (TT)
2
NR 810 subch. 2
3
NR 810.29, NR 810.38
8. Filter Backwash Rule (FBWR)
2
NR 809.333 (3)
NR 811.860
NR 811.862
3
NR 810.29
9. Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule violations
2
NR 810.34 - 810.45
215,3
NR 809.331-
NR 809.335
NR 810.32 (1) and (2)
10. Source water sample positive for Groundwater Rule (GWR) fecal indicators: E. coli, enterococci, or coliphage
1
NR 809.325(6)
3
NR 809.325 (5)
NR 809.327 (6)
B. Inorganic Chemicals (IOCs)
1. Antimony
2
NR 809.11 (2)
3
NR 809.115 (1) to (3) and (6) (a) and (c)
2. Arsenic
2
NR 809.11 (2)
3
NR 809.115 (1) to (3) and (6) (a) and (c)
3. Asbestos (fibers >10 m)
2
NR 809.11 (2)
3
NR 809.115(1) to (3) and (6)(a)and (c)
4. Barium
2
NR 809.11 (2)
3
NR 809.115 (1) to (3) and (6) (a) and (c)
5. Beryllium
2
NR 809.11 (2)
3
NR 809.115 (1) to (3) and (6) (a) and (c)
6. Cadmium
2
NR 809.11 (2)
3
NR 809.115 (1) to (3) and (6) (a) and (c)
7. Chromium (total)
2
NR 809.11 (2)
3
NR 809.115 (1) to (3) and (6) (a) and (c)
8. Cyanide
2
NR 809.11 (2)
3
NR 809.115 (1) to (3) and (6) (a) and (c)
9. Fluoride
2
NR 809.11 (2)
3
NR 809.115 (1) to (3) and (6) (a) and (c)
10. Mercury (inorganic)
2
NR 809.11 (2)
3
NR 809.115 (1) to (3) and (6) (a) and (c)
11. Nitrate
1
NR 809.11 (2)
18, 3
NR 809.115 (4), (5) and (6) (b)
12. Nitrite
1
NR 809.11 (2)
18, 3
NR 809.115 (4), (5) and (6) (b)
13. Total Nitrate and Nitrite
1
NR 809.11 (2)
3
NR 809.115 (4) and (5)
14. Selenium
2
NR 809.11 (2)
3
NR 809.115 (1) to (3) and (6) (a) and (c)
15. Thallium
2
NR 809.11 (2)
3
NR 809.115 (1) to (3) and (6) (a) and (c)
C. Lead and Copper Rule (Action Level for lead is 0.015 mg/L, copper is 1.3 mg/L)
1. Lead and Copper Rule (TT)
2
NR 809.541 – NR 809.55
3
NR 809.541 –
NR 809.55
D. Synthetic Organic Chemicals (SOCs)
1. 2,4-D
2
NR 809.20 (1)
3
NR 809.205
2. 2,4,5-TP (Silvex)
2
NR 809.20 (1)
3
NR 809.205
3. Alachlor
2
NR 809.20 (1)
3
NR 809.205
4. Atrazine
2
NR 809.20 (1)
3
NR 809.205
5. Benzo(a)pyrene (PAHs)
2
NR 809.20 (1)
3
NR 809.205
6. Carbofuran
2
NR 809.20 (1)
3
NR 809.205
7. Chlordane
2
NR 809.20 (1)
3
NR 809.205
8. Dalapon
2
NR 809.20 (1)
3
NR 809.205
9. Di (2-ethylhexyl) adipate
2
NR 809.20 (1)
3
NR 809.205
10. Di (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate
2
NR 809.20 (1)
3
NR 809.205
11. Dibromochloropropane
2
NR 809.20 (1)
3
NR809.205
12. Dinoseb
2
NR 809.20 (1)
3
NR 809.205
13. Dioxin (2, 3, 7, 8-TCDD)
2
NR 809.20 (1)
3
NR809.205
14. Diquat
2
NR 809.20 (1)
3
NR 809.205
15. Endothall
2
NR 809.20 (1)
3
NR 809.205
16. Endrin
2
NR 809.20 (1)
3
NR 809.205
17. Ethylene dibromide
2
NR 809.20 (1)
3
NR 809.205
18. Glyphosate
2
NR 809.20 (1)
3
NR 809.205
19. Heptachlor
2
NR 809.20 (1)
3
NR 809.205
20. Heptachlor epoxide
2
NR 809.20 (1)
3
NR 809.205
21. Hexachlorobenzene
2
NR 809.20 (1)
3
NR 809.205
22. Hexachlorocyclo-pentadiene
2
NR 809.20 (1)
3
NR 809.205
23. Lindane
2
NR 809.20 (1)
3
NR 809.205
24. Methoxychlor
2
NR 809.20 (1)
3
NR 809.205
25. Oxamyl (Vydate)
2
NR 809.20 (1)
3
NR 809.205
26. Pentachlorophenol
2
NR 809.20 (1)
3
NR 809.205
27. Picloram
2
NR 809.20 (1)
3
NR 809.205
28. Polychlorinated biphenyls
2
NR 809.20 (1)
3
NR 809.205
29. Simazine
2
NR 809.20 (1)
3
NR 809.205
30. Toxaphene
2
NR 809.20 (1)
3
NR 809.205
27. Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS)
2
NR 809.20 (1)
3
NR 809.205
28. Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA)
2
NR 809.20 (1)
3
NR 809.205
29. Picloram
2
NR 809.20 (1)
3
NR 809.205
30. Polychlorinated biphenyls
2
NR 809.20 (1)
3
NR 809.205
31. Simazine
2
NR 809.20 (1)
3
NR 809.205
32. Toxaphene
2
NR 809.20 (1)
3
NR 809.205
E. Volatile Organic Chemicals (VOCs)
2
NR 809.24 (1)
3
NR 809.245
1. Benzene
2
NR 809.24 (1)
3
NR 809.245
2. Carbon tetrachloride
2
NR 809.24 (1)
3
NR 809.245
3. Chlorobenzene (monochlorobenzene)
2
NR 809.24 (1)
3
NR 809.245
4. o-Dichlorobenzene
2
NR 809.24 (1)
3
NR 809.245
5. p-Dichlorobenzene
2
NR 809.24 (1)
3
NR 809.245
6. 1,2-Dichloroethane
2
NR 809.24 (1)
3
NR 809.245
7. 1,1-Dichloroethylene
2
NR 809.24 (1)
3
NR 809.245
8. cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene
2
NR 809.24 (1)
3
NR 809.245
9. trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene
2
NR 809.24 (1)
3
NR 809.245
10. Dichloromethane
2
NR 809.24 (1)
3
NR 809.245
11. 1,2-Dichloropropane
2
NR 809.24 (1)
3
NR 809.245
12. Ethylbenzene
2
NR 809.24 (1)
3
NR 809.245
13. Styrene
2
NR 809.24 (1)
3
NR 809.245
14. Tetrachloroethylene
2
NR 809.24 (1)
3
NR 809.245
15. Toluene
2
NR 809.24 (1)
3
NR 809.245
16. 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene
2
NR 809.24 (1)
3
NR 809.245
17. 1,1,1-Trichloroethane
2
NR 809.24 (1)
3
NR 809.245
18. 1,1,2-Trichloroethane
2
NR 809.24 (1)
3
NR 809.245
19. Trichloroethylene
2
NR 809.24 (1)
3
NR 809.245
20. Vinyl chloride
2
NR 809.24 (1)
3
NR 809.245
21. Xylenes (total)
2
NR 809.24 (1)
3
NR 809.245
F. Radioactive Contaminants
1. Beta/photon emitters
2
NR 809.51
3
NR 809.52 (1),
NR 809.53 (2)
2. Alpha emitters
2
NR 809.50 (2)
3
NR 809.52 (1),
NR 809.53 (1)
3. Combined radium (226 & 228)
2
NR 809.50 (1)
3
NR 809.52 (1),
NR 809.53 (1)
G. Disinfection Byproducts (DBPs), Byproduct Precursors, Disinfectant Residuals. Where disinfection is used in the treatment of drinking water, disinfectants combine with organic and inorganic matter present in water to form chemicals called disinfection byproducts. EPA sets standards for controlling the levels of disinfectants and disinfection byproducts in drinking water, including trihalomethanes and haloacetic acids. 9
1. Total trihalomethanes
2
NR 809.561 (1)
3
NR 809.565(1)-(2)
2. Haloacetic Acids
2
NR 809.561 (1)
3
NR 809.565(1)-(2)
3. Bromate
2
NR 809.561 (2)
3
NR 809.565(1), (3)
4. Chlorite
2
NR 809.561 (2)
3
NR 809.565(1), (3)
5. Chlorine (MRDL)
2
NR 809.561 (2)
NR 809.566 (3) (a)
2
NR 809.565(1), (4) NR 809.566(3)(a)
6. Chloramine (MRDL)
2
NR 809.561 (2)
NR 809.566 (3) (a)
3
NR 809.565(1), (4) NR 809.566(3)(a)
7. Chlorine dioxide (MRDL), where any 2 consecutive daily samples at entrance to distribution system only are above MRDL
2
NR 809.566(1),
(3) (b)
2, 311
NR 809.565(1), (4)
8. Chlorine dioxide (MRDL), where samples in distribution system the next day are also above MRDL
110
NR 809.566 (1),
(3) (b)
1
NR 809.565(1), (4)
9. Control of disinfection byproducts precursors – TOC (TT)
2
NR 809.569
3
NR 809.565(1),(5)
10. Bench marking and disinfection profiling
N/A
N/A
3
NR 810.32
11. Development of monitoring plan
N/A
N/A
3
NR 809.565 (6)
H. Other Treatment Techniques
1. Acrylamide (TT)
2
NR 809.25 (4)
N/A
N/A
2. Epichlorohydrin (TT)
2
NR 809.25 (4)
N/A
N/A
II. Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring:12
A. Unregulated contaminants
N/A
N/A
3
NR 809.25; 40 CFR Part 141, Section 141.40
B. Nickel
N/A
N/A
3
NR 809.115 (3)
Table A
III. Public Notification for Conditional
Waivers and Variances
A. Operation under a conditional waiver or variance
3
NR 809.90, NR 809.91
N/A
N/A
B. Violation of a conditional waiver or variance
2
NR 809 Subch. VI
N/A
N/A
MCL/MRDL/TT
violations
2
Monitoring & testing
procedure violations
Contaminant
Tier of
public notice required
Citation
(Wis. Adm. Code)
Tier of
public notice required
Citation
(Wis. Adm. Code)
IV. Other Situations Requiring Public
Notification:
A. Fluoride secondary maximum contaminant level exceedance
3
NR 809.70
N/A
N/A
B. Exceedance of nitrate MCL for non-community systems, as allowed by the department
1
NR 809.11 (3)
N/A
N/A
C. Availability of unregulated contaminant monitoring data
3
NR 809.956
N/A
N/A
D. Waterborne disease outbreak
1
NR 809.04 (90)
NR 809.80 (6) (e), NR 809.951 (1) (b) 7.
N/A
N/A
E. Other waterborne emergency13
1
NR 809.951 (1) (b) 8.
N/A
N/A
F. Other situations as determined by the department
1, 2, 314
N/A
N/A
N/A
G. Groundwater Rule TT violations for failure to complete corrective actions according to a state approved schedule
2
NR 809.328(2)
N/A
N/A
Section 12   Effective Date. This rule takes effect on the first day of the month following publication in the Wisconsin Administrative Register as provided in s. 227.22 (2) (intro.), Stats.
Section 13 Board adoption. This rule was approved and adopted by the State of Wisconsin Natural Resources Board on February 23, 2022.
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