Health-Based Violation

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-013025",
  "term": "Health-Based Violation",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "A type of violation of the Safe Drinking Water Act incurred by a public water system. These violations fall into three categories: 1) exceedances of the maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) which specify the highest allowable contaminant concentrations in drinking water, 2) exceedances of the maximum residual disinfectant levels (MRDLs), which specify the highest concentrations of disinfectants allowed in drinking water, and 3) treatment technique requirements, which specify certain processes intended to reduce the level of a contaminant.",
  "subject": "Water",
  "references": [
    "DWMAPS Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/health-based-violation/"
}