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Pennsylvania Code (Last Updated: April 5, 2016) |
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Title 25. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION |
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PART I. Department of Environmental Protection |
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Subpart D. Environmental Health and Safety |
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Article VI. General Health and Safety |
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Chapter 250. Administration of Land Recycling Program |
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SubChapter D. SITE-SPECIFIC STANDARD |
Section 250.403. Use of groundwater
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(a) Groundwater will not be considered a current or potential source of drinking water where groundwater has a background total dissolved solids concentration greater than 2,500 milligrams per liter.
(b) Except as provided in subsection (a), current and probable future use of groundwater shall be determined on a site-specific basis.
(c) Drinking water use of groundwater shall be made suitable by at least meeting the primary and secondary MCLs at all points of exposure identified in § 250.404 (relating to pathway identification and elimination).
(d) Current drinking water or agricultural uses of groundwater, at the time contamination was discovered, shall be protected.