Water

OEHHA performs major risk assessment and hazard evaluation activities relating to chemical contaminants in drinking water. These activities include developing health advisories, Public Health Goals for chemical substances in drinking water, Notification Levels, and providing toxicological assistance for chemical monitoring activities for the drinking water supply. The program also provides education to the public and other governmental agencies on drinking water contamination and drinking water regulatory standards development.

Public Health Goals

Level of a chemical contaminant in drinking water that does not pose a significant risk to health

Notices

Legal notices for Public Health Goals and Notification Levels

Notification Levels

Health-based advisory levels for chemicals in drinking water

Reports

Reports focusing on water

Human Right to Water

OEHHA’s assessment framework and data tool related to drinking water quality, accessibility, and affordability

Reports, Notices, Documents

December 22, 2006: Update of the 1,3-Dichloropropene Public Health Goal

The Public Health Goal for 1,3-dichloropropene (Telone) was updated in 2006.

December 22, 2006: Public Health Goals for N-Nitrosodimethylamine and Cadmium

The Public Health Goals for N-nitrosodimethylamine and cadmium in drinking water were finalized and made available.

December 22, 2006: Update of the Chlordane Public Health Goal

The Public Health Goal for chlordane was updated in 2006.

September 7, 2006: Document Available: Characterization of Used Oil in Stormwater Runoff in California

OEHHA reviewed stormwater monitoring data for the purpose of characterizing used oil pollution in stormwater runoff. Stormwater runoff refers to water transported through stormwater conveyance systems during and after storm events.

August 4, 2006: Second Public Comment Period for the Proposed Public Health Goals for Cadmium, Glyphosate, N-Nitrosodimethylamine, and Water-Soluble Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) in Drinking Water

A second public comment period announced for the draft Public Health Goals for the following chemicals: cadmium, glyphosate, n-nitrosodimethylamine, and water soluble polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs).