EPA’s Proposed UCMR 6: Monitoring Unregulated Contaminants in Public Water Systems
Stay ahead of regulatory requirements with this targeted course on the EPA’s proposed Sixth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR 6). Learn how public water systems must monitor for 30 unregulated contaminants—including PFAS, pesticide metabolites, semivolatile, and purgeable organic compounds—between 2028 and 2030. Understand which systems must comply, what monitoring and reporting are required, how laboratory approval works, and the key deadlines for national data collection. Discover the impact of stakeholder input, the importance of public participation, and what this means for your water system’s future compliance.
In this course you will learn the following:
* Explain the purpose and goals of UCMR 6 and its role in the SDWA regulatory process.
* Identify which public water systems (PWSs) are subject to UCMR 6 requirements.
* Describe the contaminants and analytical methods proposed for monitoring.
* Understand the monitoring, sampling, and reporting requirements.
* Recognize the opportunities and procedures for public participation and comment.
* Summarize the laboratory approval process and state roles.
* Discuss the estimated costs, benefits, and potential impacts of the proposed rule.
* Recognize that the rule is not final and may change based on stakeholder input.
NOTE: Unless otherwise indicated, all course purchases are for access to the course for a period of 1-year. At the end of the one year term, the course will be set to “inactive”.