California Water Regulations - Intro Distribution (2 Contact Hours)

Learning Objectives:

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

• Understand the historical development and structure of drinking water regulations.

• Define and apply key terms such as MCL, MCLG, MRDL, and TT.

• Describe the regulatory processes for setting drinking water standards.

• Identify different types of contaminants (inorganic, organic, microbial, and radiological) and associated health risks.

• Understand the Total Coliform Rule (TCR) and Revised TCR, including assessment and corrective action requirements.

• Navigate California-specific regulatory structures and primacy under SWRCB.

• Recognize compliance standards for disinfection by-products and lead and copper monitoring.

• Implement sanitary surveys, public notification requirements, and risk-based groundwater protections.