Secondary maximum contaminant level

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-025015",
  "term": "Secondary maximum contaminant level",
  "field": "Environment",
  "term_source": "Secondary Maximum Contaminant Level",
  "definitions": [
    "SMCLs which apply to public water systems and which, in the judgement of the Administrator, are requisite to protect the public welfare.",
    "(regulatory) These apply to public water systems and which, in the judgement of the Administrator, are requisite to protect the public welfare. The SMCL means the maximum permissible level of a contaminant in water which is delivered to the free flowing outlet of the ultimate user of public water system. Contamimants added to the water under circumstances controlled by the user, except those resulting from corrosion of piping and plumbing caused by water quality, are excluded from this definition. {OW/TSC}",
    "Secondary MCLs for various water quality indicators are established to protect public welfare."
  ],
  "abbreviation": [
    "SMCL",
    "SMCLs"
  ],
  "subject": [
    "Regulatory activities",
    "Policy and guidance",
    "Water"
  ],
  "references": [
    "40 CFR 143.2 (CFR 2018)",
    "40 CFR Part 143.2",
    "Drinking Water Technical & Legal Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/secondary-maximum-contaminant-level/"
}