Guidance Manual for Compliance with the Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment211 Rule: Turbidity Provisions

摘要

The Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule (IESWTR) establishes a number211u001eof provisions related to the performance of filters in drinking water treatment. 211u001eThe objective of the guidance manual is to provide public water systems (PWSs) 211u001ewith guidance for complying with the turbidity provisions found within the 211u001eIESWTR. The primary audience of the guidance manual is utility personnel at 211u001epublic water systems which utilize filtration and the staff of state drinking 211u001ewater programs that work with PWSs to protect water quality. The document is 211u001edivided into two sections. The first section contains technical information 211u001eregarding specific requirements of the IESWTR relating to turbidity and is 211u001eintended regarding specific requirements of the IWESWTR relating to turbidity and 211u001eis intended for experienced operators and others in the regulated community. The 211u001esecond section of the document provides background on concepts surrounding 211u001eturbidity and serves as a primer for less experienced operators and individuals.