AWWA CEO David LaFrance’s statement on proposed perchlorate regulation

Today, EPA published its proposed National Primary Drinking Water Regulation for Perchlorate. American Water Works Association CEO David LaFrance released the following statement.

“Consistent with its mission to protect public health, the American Water Works Association has long contributed research and engaged in dialogue to inform the regulatory approach to perchlorate in drinking water.

“AWWA will thoroughly review EPA’s new proposed rule and submit comments to encourage a rule that protects water consumers and is affordable and efficient to implement. On first read, it seems clear EPA thought carefully about how to manage the monitoring and administrative challenges regulation of perchlorate presents for public water systems and states.

“EPA notes that very few regulated water systems are likely to find perchlorate in drinking water above either the proposed enforceable limits or the maximum contaminant level goal (MCLG). This is consistent with AWWA’s analyses to date.

“AWWA remains committed to bringing the technical perspectives of water professionals to the development of the final perchlorate rule and to helping water systems protect public health through safe drinking water.”