Project 3028
Evaluation of Gross Alpha and Uranium Measurements for MCL Compliance
$383,390
Principal Investigator
Michael Arndt
Director of Subscriber Services
Alice H Fulmer
Contractor
Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene
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.
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