DNR Form 542-0460 Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproduct Rule Monitoring Plan - Surface Water / Influenced Groundwater (SW / Igw) Systems Serving Fewer Than 500 People and Using Chlorine or Chloramines - Iowa

What Is DNR Form 542-0460?

This is a legal form that was released by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources - a government authority operating within Iowa. As of today, no separate filing guidelines for the form are provided by the issuing department.

FAQ

Q: What is DNR Form 542-0460?A: DNR Form 542-0460 is the Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproduct Rule Monitoring Plan specifically for Surface Water/Influenced Groundwater (SW/Igw) systems in Iowa serving fewer than 500 people and using chlorine or chloramines.

Q: What is the purpose of DNR Form 542-0460?A: The purpose of DNR Form 542-0460 is to outline the monitoring plan and requirements for disinfectants and disinfection byproducts in small water systems.

Q: Who does DNR Form 542-0460 apply to?A: DNR Form 542-0460 applies to Surface Water/Influenced Groundwater (SW/Igw) systems in Iowa serving fewer than 500 people and using chlorine or chloramines for disinfection.

Q: What is the SW/Igw system?A: SW/Igw system refers to a water system that uses surface water or influenced groundwater as its source.

Q: What are disinfectants and disinfection byproducts?A: Disinfectants are chemicals used to kill or inactivate harmful microorganisms in water. Disinfection byproducts are formed when disinfectants react with naturally occurring organic matter in water.

Q: Why is monitoring important?A: Monitoring is important to ensure that the water meets the required standards for disinfectants and disinfection byproducts, and to protect public health.

Q: What are the requirements for disinfectants and disinfection byproducts in SW/Igw systems?A: The monitoring plan outlines the specific sampling locations, frequencies, and reporting requirements for disinfectants and disinfection byproducts in SW/Igw systems.

Q: What are chlorine and chloramines?A: Chlorine and chloramines are common disinfectants used in water treatment to kill or inactivate harmful microorganisms.

Q: Why are small systems specifically mentioned?A: Small systems have fewer resources and may require tailored monitoring plans to meet the regulatory requirements for disinfectants and disinfection byproducts.

Q: What happens if a system does not comply with the monitoring plan?A: Failure to comply with the monitoring plan may result in enforcement actions and penalties by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR).