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Groundwater Standards: States Need More Information From EPA

PEMD-88-6 Published: Mar 16, 1988. Publicly Released: Mar 16, 1988.
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Highlights

In response to a congressional request, GAO described: (1) information in Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) documents about groundwater contaminants that is available to states for setting groundwater standards; and (2) existing drinking water standards.

Recommendations

Recommendations for Executive Action

Agency Affected Recommendation Status
Environmental Protection Agency The Administrator, EPA, should establish a criteria document program for groundwater contaminants. The groundwater contaminants addressed should be those that pose the greatest risks.
Closed – Implemented
EPA is now providing specific information on groundwater contaminants in areas not previously covered.

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Natural Resources and Environment
ContaminantsEnvironmental monitoringstate relationsHazardous substancesSafety standardsStandards evaluationState-administered programsWater pollution controlWater qualityGroundwater