EPA Completes Rule Tailored to Protect Drinking Water Systems Aboard Aircraft

摘要

The Environmental Protection Agency is issuing a final rule to protect drinking water aboard aircraft through routine sampling, disinfection, and flushing of water systems and requirements for corrective action when contamination is found.rnThe Aircraft Drinking Water Rule will become effective in two stages starting 18 months after publication in the Federal Register, EPA said Oct. 6.rnThe requirements will include recordkeeping provisions and, in the event of contamination, obligations to alert passengers and crew.