&EPA United States Environmental Protection Agency The Third Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR 3): Data Summary June 2015 EPA uses the Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR) program to collect data for contaminants suspected to be present in drinking water, but that do not have health-based standards set under the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). Every five years EPA develops a new list of UCMR contaminants, largely based on the Contaminant Candidate List (CCL). The SDWA Amendments of 1996 provide for: • Monitoring no more than 30 contaminants per 5-year cycle • Monitoring only a representative sample of public water systems serving less than or equal to 10,000 people • Storing analytical results in a National Contaminant Occurrence Database (NCOD) This dataset represents the seventh NCOD release of analytical results for UCMR 3. Updates will occur approximately quarterly and EPA anticipates that additional reference material will be made available to assist with the assessment of the UCMR 3 data. For more information about UCMR 3, please visit our website: http://water.epa.gov/lawsregs/rulesregs/sdwa/ucmr/ucmr3/index.cfm. Information regarding many of the UCMR 3 contaminants (including a description of their use) may also be found at the CCL website: http://water.epa.gov/scitech/drinkingwater/dws/ccl/ccl3.cfmtfchemical. UCMR 3 Data Considerations • This dataset is not complete. UCMR 3 monitoring occurs through December 2015, and data are expected to be reported to EPA through the summer of 2016. • Data are added and possibly removed or updated over the course of this reporting cycle. These results are subject to change following further review by the analytical laboratory, the public water system, the State and EPA. • Data are presented as method-specific text files (UCMR3_200_8.txt, UCMR3_218_7.txt, UCMR3_300_1.txt, UCMR3_522.txt, UCMR3_524_3.txt, UCMR3_537.txt, UCMR3_539.txt, EPA_1615A, EPA_1615B, EPA_1615C, EPA_1615D, EPA_1615E, SM_9223B, ASTM_D6503_99, SM_9218, EPA_1602), one text file containing disinfectant residual type (UCMR3_DRT.txt), one text file containing the U.S. Postal Service Zip Code(s) for all areas served by a PWS (UCMR3_ZipCodes.txt) and one text file containing all UCMR 3 data to date (UCMR3_All.txt). • These text files are tab delimited and have no text qualifier. Field names are included in the first row of each file. • If you wish to perform additional data analyses, EPA suggests you import each field into your choice of software as text. Some of the IDs can be misinterpreted as long integer field types when they actually contain alpha characters. • Samples collected at the maximum residence time in the distribution system (MR) are required to be analyzed for metals (including chromium-6) and chlorate. • Water systems monitoring for Method 300.1 (chlorate) report disinfectant types. • Population categories are based on retail population as indicated by the Safe Drinking Water Information System (Federal) (SDWIS/FED) as of December 31, 2010. • In addition to reporting occurrence data for UCMR 3 target analytes, EPA tasked its small-system contract-support laboratories with reporting results for sec-butylbenzene, n-propylbenzene, tellurium, germanium and manganese. These additional unregulated analytes are within the scope of the methods already being performed for the UCMR analytes. Office of Water (MS-140) EPA 815-S-15-002 June 2015 ------- UCMR 3 Data Field Names and Definitions Field Name PWSID PWSName Size FacilitylD FacilityName FacilityWaterType SamplePointID SamplePointName SamplePointType AssociatedFacilitylD AssociatedSamplePointID Definition Public Water System Identification Code, 9-character identification code (Begins with the standard 2-character postal State abbreviation or Region code, and the remaining seven numbers are unique to each PWS in the state) Name of the Public Water System (PWS) Size category of the PWS for UCMR, based on retail population as of December 31 , 201 0 S: < 10,000 L: > 10,000 Public Water System Facility Identification Code, 5-digit identification code Name of the facility at the PWS Source of water at the facility SW: Surface water GW: Ground water GU: Ground water under the direct influence of surface water MX: Any combination of SW, GW and GU Identification code for each sample point location in the PWS Name of the sample point for every sample point ID at a PWS Sampling Point Type Code EP: Entry point to the distribution system MR: Distribution system at maximum residence time The facility ID of the associated DS/MRT The sample point ID of the associated DS/MRT UCMR 3, June 2015 Page 2 of 12 ------- Field Name Definition Disinfectant Type CollectionDate SamplelD Contaminant MRL MethodID AnalyticalResultsSign AnalyticalResultValue SampleEventCode CLGA: Gaseous Chlorine CLOF: Offsite Generated Hypochlorite (stored as liquid) CLON: Onsite Generated Hypochlorite (no storage) CAGC: Chloramine (formed from gaseous chlorine) CAOF: Chloramine (formed from offsite hypochlorite) CAON: Chloramine (formed from onsite hypochlorite) CLDO: Chlorine Dioxide OZON: Ozone ULVL: Ultraviolet Light OTHD: All other types of disinfectant NODU: No Disinfectant Used Date of sample collection (month, day, year) Identification code for each sample, as defined by the laboratory Unregulated contaminant being analyzed in UCMR 3 Minimum Reporting Level defined by UCMR 3 Identification code of the analytical method Less than (<) the minimum reporting level (MRL) or equal to (=) a numeric value at or above the MRL Numeric value of the analytical result, null values represent less than MRL Identification code for each sample event. Includes sample event one (SE1 ), sample event two (SE2), sample event three (SE3), and sample event four (SE4). UCMR 3, June 2015 Page 3 of 12 ------- Field Name Definition MonitoringRequirement Region State ZipCode AM: Assessment Monitoring (List 1) SS: Screening Survey (List 2) PST: Pre-Screen Testing (List 3) EPA Region: States 1: CT, ME, MA, NH, Rl, VT 2: NJ, NY, PR (Puerto Rico), VI (Virgin Islands) 3: DE, DC, MD, PA, VA, WV 4: AL, FL, GA, KY, MS, NC, SC, TN 5: IL, IN, Ml, MN, OH, Wl 6: AR, LA, NM, OK, TX 7: IA, KS, MO, NE 8: CO, MT, ND, SD, UT, WY 9: AZ, CA, HI, NV, AS (American Samoa), GU (Guam), MP (Northern Marianas Islands), NN (Navajo Nation) 10: AK, ID, OR, WA State abbreviation U.S. Postal Service zip code(s) for all areas being served water by a PWS UCMR3, June 2015 Page 4 of 12 ------- UCMR3 Chemical Contaminants and Methods Contaminant Contaminant Full Name 1 ,2,3-trichloropropane 1,3-butadiene Chloromethane 1,1-dichloroethane Bromomethane HCFC-22 Halon 1011 1 ,4-dioxane Vanadium Molybdenum Cobalt Strontium Chromium Chromium-6 Chlorate PFOS PFOA PFNA PFHxS PFHpA PFBS 17p-estradiol 17a-ethynylestradiol Estriol Equilin Estrone Testosterone 4-androstene-3,17-dione 1 ,2,3-trichloropropane 1,3-butadiene methyl chloride 1,1-dichloroethane methyl bromide chlorodifluoromethane bromochloromethane 1,4-dioxane vanadium molybdenum Cobalt Strontium total chromium chromium-6 Chlorate perfluorooctanesulfonic acid perfluorooctanoic acid perfluorononanoic acid perfluorohexanesulfonic acid perfluoroheptanoic acid perfluorobutanesulfonic acid estradiol ethinyl estradiol 16-a-hydroxyestradiol Equilin Estrone testosterone 4-androstene-3,17-dione «->MO Number 96-18-4 106-99-0 74-87-3 75-34-3 74-83-9 75-45-6 74-97-5 123-91-1 7440-62-2 7439-98-7 7440-48-4 7440-24-6 N/A 18540-29-9 14866-68-3 1763-23-1 335-67-1 375-95-1 355-46-4 375-85-9 375-73-5 50-28-2 57-63-6 50-27-1 474-86-2 53-16-7 58-22-0 63-05-8 Method ID 524.3 524.3 524.3 524.3 524.3 524.3 524.3 522 200.8 200.8 200.8 200.8 200.8 218.7 300.1 537 537 537 537 537 537 539 539 539 539 539 539 539 Method Name Requirement Volatile Organic Compounds Volatile Organic Compounds Volatile Organic Compounds Volatile Organic Compounds Volatile Organic Compounds Volatile Organic Compounds Volatile Organic Compounds Synthetic Organic Compound Metals Metals Metals Metals Metals Chromium-6 Oxyhalide Anion Perfluorinated Compounds Perfluorinated Compounds Perfluorinated Compounds Perfluorinated Compounds Perfluorinated Compounds Perfluorinated Compounds Hormones Hormones Hormones Hormones Hormones Hormones Hormones QH^^^^^I AM AM AM AM AM AM AM AM AM AM AM AM AM AM AM AM AM AM AM AM SS SS SS SS SS SS SS 1Chemical Abstract Service UCMR3, June 2015 Page 5 of 12 ------- UCMR3 Microbiological Contaminants and Methods Contaminant Enteroviruses Enteroviruses Noroviruses Noroviruses Noroviruses Total conforms E.coli Enterococci Aerobic spores Somatic phage Male specific phage Method ID EPA1615A EPA1615B EPA1615C EPA1615D EPA1615E SM 9223B SM 9223B ASTM D6503-99 SM9218 EPA 1602 EPA 1602 Method Name Enterovirus cell culture Enterovirus RT-qPCR Norovirus genogroup I with RT-qPCR primer set A Norovirus genogroup I with RT-qPCR primer set B Noroviruses genogroup II Colilert® Colilert® Enterolert® Aerobic endospores Bacteriophage Bacteriophage Monitoring Requirement PST PST PST PST PST PST PST PST PST PST PST UCMR3, June 2015 Page 6 of 12 ------- UCMR 3 Reference Concentrations for Chemical Contaminants Under the current cycle of the Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR 3) chemicals are being studied at levels that are often significantly below those in prior UCMR cycles. Importantly, UCMR 3 minimum reporting levels (MRLs) were established based on the capability of the analytical method, not based on a level established as "significant" or "harmful." In fact, the UCMR 3 MRLs are often below current "health reference levels" (to the extent that HRLs have been established). Results of UCMR 3 measurements should be interpreted accordingly. The detection of a UCMR 3 contaminant above the MRL does not represent cause for concern, in and of itself. Rather, the implications of the detection should be judged considering health effects information (which is often still under development or being refined for unregulated contaminants). The intent of the following table is to identify draft UCMR reference concentrations, where possible, to provide context around the detection of a particular UCMR contaminant above the MRL. The draft reference concentration does not represent an "action level" (EPA requires no particular action1'2 based simply on the fact that UCMR monitoring results exceed draft reference concentrations), nor should the draft reference concentration be interpreted as any indication of an Agency intent to establish a future drinking water regulation for the contaminant at this or any other level. Decisions as to whether or not to regulate the contaminant in drinking water will continue to be made following the Agency's Regulatory Determination process: [http://water.epa.qov/scitech/drinkinqwater/dws/ccl/index.cfml. The following key principles guided the development of the table: (1) The reference concentrations are based on publically-available health information found in the following EPA resources: 2012 Drinking Water Standards and Health Advisories, the CCL 3 Contaminant Information Sheets, the Human Health Benchmark for Pesticides (HHBPs), the Integrated Information Risk System (IRIS), or the 2014 Preliminary Regulatory Determinations for Contaminants on CCL 3. The primary/secondary sources of health information vary with respect to scientific rigor from health assessment to single studies and are cited in the table. (2) If health information was available from more than one of the EPA resources listed above, the most recent health information was used for the draft reference concentrations. (3) Where both cancer and non-cancer draft reference concentrations existed, the lower (more conservative) of the two concentrations was used. For chemicals with reference concentrations based on a cancer endpoint, the table presents a range of values associated with 10~6 to 10~4 cancer risk. For chemicals with reference concentrations based on a non-cancer endpoint, the duration of exposure (short-term, intermediate/long-term, chronic) of the toxicity factor (e.g. Reference Dose) used as the basis for the reference concentration is shown. Recognizing that additional health effects information will become available over time, EPA will periodically update the following table. Those attempting to assess UCMR occurrence data are encouraged to visit EPA's website for the most recent information. 1 Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) and Public Notification (PN) reporting requirements (see 40 CFR 141.153(d) and 141.207, respectively) apply to public water systems; CCR requires particular reporting based on measurements relative to the UCMR method reporting limits (MRLs) defined in 40 CFR 141.40. 2States may establish requirements for drinking water contaminants not yet regulated by EPA, and those requirements may be based on State-established levels that differ from EPA's reference concentrations. Public Water Systems are responsible for being aware of and complying with their State's requirements, if any. UCMR 3, June 2015 Page 7 of 12 ------- Contaminant Cobalt1 Molybdenum2 Strontium3 Vanadium1'4 Chromium (Total) Chromium-61 Chlorate 1,4-dioxane5 1,1-dichloroethane5 1 ,2,3-trichloropropane5'6'7 1,3-butadiene5'6 MRL (V9/L) 1 1 0.3 0.2 0.2 0.03 20 0.07 0.03 0.03 0.1 Reference Concentration (V9/L) 70 40 1,500 21 100 N/A 210 0.35 to 35 6.14 to 614 0.0004 to 0.04 0.0103 to 1.03 Reference Concentration based on a Cancer Endpoint (Y/N) N (intermediate exposure) N (chronic exposure) N (chronic exposure) N (intermediate exposure) N (chronic exposure) N (chronic exposure) Y Y Y Y EPA Referencefs) CCL 3 Contaminant Information Sheets 2012 Edition of the Health Advisories Table Federal Register Notice for the Preliminary Regulatory Determinations for Contaminants on CCL 3 CCL 3 Contaminant Information Sheets The MCL for the National Primary Drinking Water Regulation CCL 3 Contaminant Information Sheets 2012 Edition of the Health Advisories Table CCL 3 Contaminant Information Sheets 2009 IRIS Assessment CCL 3 Contaminant Information Sheets 1 The contaminant is on the IRIS 2012 Agenda for either a new assessment or an updated assessment (Federal Register Notice May 7, 2012). 2 The 2012 Edition of the Health Advisories Table and the CCL 3 Contaminant Information Sheets (35 u.g/L) have slightly different numbers due to rounding. 3 The reference concentration has been updated based on the HRL cited in the preliminary regulatory determination for strontium [Docket No. EPA-HQ-OW-2012-0155]. 4 The ATSDR, 1992 used for the CCL 3 Contaminant Information Sheets is no longer publically available and has been replaced by a new assessment (ATSDR, 2013). The minimum risk level (RfD equivalent) was 0.003 mg/kg/day for minor renal effects in an animal study (ATSDR, 1992) compared to 0.01 mg/kg/day for lack of minor effects in blood pressure, body weight, and hematological parameters in a human study with a 12 weeks exposure (ATSDR, 2013). 5 Reference Concentration range based on cancer risk of 10"6 to 10"4. 610'6 cancer risk < MRL < 10'4 cancer risk. 7 To derive the reference concentration, age dependent adjustment factors were applied to the IRIS oral slope factor of 30 per mg/kg-day (calculated using adult exposure data) to address presumed early-life susceptibility for this chemical (per www.epa.gov/cancerguidelines/). UCMR3, June 2015 Page 8 of 12 ------- Contaminant HCFC-22 (chlorodifluoromethane) 8 Chloromethane (methyl chloride)5 Halon 1011 (bromochloromethane)9 Bromomethane (methyl bromide) PFBS PFHpA PFHxS PFNA PFOS PFOA 1 7a-ethynylestradiol (ethinyl estradiol)10 17(3-estradiol (estradiol)5 Equilin Estriol (16-a-hydroxyestradiol) Estrone 4-androstene-3, 1 7-dione Testosterone MRL (V9/L) 0.08 0.2 0.06 0.2 0.09 0.01 0.03 0.02 0.04 0.02 0.0009 0.0004 0.004 0.0008 0.002 0.0003 0.0001 Reference Concentration (V9/L) N/A 2.69 to 269 90 140 N/A N/A N/A N/A 0.2 0.4 0.035 0.0009 to 0.09 0.35 0.35 0.35 N/A N/A Reference Concentration based on a Cancer Endpoint (Y/N) Y N (chronic exposure) N (chronic exposure) N (short-term exposure) N (short-term exposure) N (chronic exposure) Y N (chronic exposure) N (chronic exposure) N (chronic exposure) EPA Referencefs) CCL 3 Contaminant Information Sheets 2012 Edition of the Health Advisories Table Human Health Benchmark for Pesticides (HHBPs) 2012 Edition of the Health Advisories Table 2012 Edition of the Health Advisories Table CCL 3 Contaminant Information Sheets CCL 3 Contaminant Information Sheets CCL 3 Contaminant Information Sheets CCL 3 Contaminant Information Sheets CCL 3 Contaminant Information Sheets 8 The CCL 3 Contaminant Information Sheets provide a reference level of 31.5 u.g/L; the number is based on a single LOAEL from a 1983 study. 9 The 2012 Edition of the Health Advisories Table and the CCL 3 Contaminant Information Sheets (70 u.g/L) have slightly different numbers due to rounding. 10 This corrects the CCL 3 Contaminant Information Sheets reference level (originally listed as 0.28 u.g/L). UCMR3, June 2015 Page 9 of 12 ------- Terms a) UCMR Draft Reference Concentration = The reference concentrations are based on publically-available health information found in the following EPA resources: 2012 Drinking Water Standards and Health Advisories, the CCL 3 Contaminant Information Sheets, the Human Health Benchmark for Pesticides (HHBPs), or the 2014 Preliminary Regulatory Determinations for Contaminants on CCL 3. The primary/secondary sources of health information vary with respect to scientific rigor from health assessment to single studies. Many of the contaminants are currently under regulatory review or development and are subject to change as new health assessments are completed. b) MRL = UCMR Minimum Reporting Level. [Note that the Agency for Toxic Substances & Disease Registry (ATSDR) uses the term "MRL'for a different purpose (i.e., to describe "Minimal Risk Levels"). The UCMR term and the ATSDR term have no relationship to each other.] c) HRLs = Health Reference Levels. HRLs are not final determinations about the level of a contaminant in drinking water that is necessary to protect any particular population and are derived prior to development of a complete exposure assessment. HRLs are risk derived concentrations against which to evaluate the occurrence data to determine if contaminants occur at levels of potential public health concern. d) MCL = Maximum Contaminant Level. The highest level of a contaminant allowed in drinking water. MCLs are enforceable standards. e) Cancer Risk of 10'6 to 10'4 = the concentration of a contaminant in drinking water corresponding to an excess estimated lifetime cancer risk of one-in-a-million (1x 10~6) to one-in-ten-thousand (1 x 10~4). The 2012 Drinking Water Standards and Health Advisories provide the cancer risk at 1 x 10'4. The CCL 3 Contaminant Information Sheets provide the cancer risk at 1x 10'6. f) LOAEL = Lowest Observed Adverse Effect Level g) N/A = Not Available h) Short-term = Typically refers to animal toxicological studies with an exposure duration of days to weeks. i) Intermediate/Longer-term = Typically refers to animal toxicological studies with an exposure duration of weeks to months. j) Chronic = Typically refers to animal toxicological studies with an exposure duration of months to years; representing a lifetime exposure in humans. References k) 2012 Drinking Water Standards and Health Advisories I) CCL 3 Contaminant Information Sheets m) Human Health Benchmark for Pesticides (HHBPs) n) Announcement of Preliminary Regulatory Determinations for Contaminants on the Third Drinking Water Contaminant Candidate List o) Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS) UCMR 3, June 2015 Page 10 of 12 ------- June 2015 UCMR 3 Data Summary for Chemical Contaminants 1,2,3-trichloropropane 0.03 number of results of results 0.0004 / 0.042 28,901 217 results results > Reference >Refereni oncentration Concentration 217/1682 0.8% / 0.6%2 4,398 1,3-butadiene 0.1 0.0103/1.032 28,901 1 /O2 0.003% / 0%2 4,398 1 /O2 0.02% / 0%2 Chloromethane 0.2 2.69/2692 28,899 209 18/O2 0.06% / 0%2 4,398 108 7/02 0.2% / 0%2 1,1-dichloroethane 0.03 6.14/6142 28,900 686 1 /O2 0.003% / 0%2 4,398 209 1 /O2 0.02% / 0%2 Bromomethane 0.2 140 28,900 0% 4,398 45 0% HCFC-22 0.08 N/A 28,901 661 4,398 245 Halon1011 0.06 90 28,901 539 0% 4,398 260 0% 1,4-dioxane 0.07 0.35 / 352 28,702 3,350 882 / O2 3.1%/0%2 4,394 943 294/ O2 6.7% / 0%2 Vanadium 0.2 21 49,219 29,617 1,402 2.8% 4,413 3,185 145 3.3% Molybdenum 40 49,230 20,473 121 0.2% 4,413 2,261 31 0.7% Cobalt 70 49,216 722 0.006% 4,413 215 0.07% Strontium 0.3 1,500 49,157 48,982 1,312 2.7% 4,413 4,412 247 5.6% Chromium 0.2 100 49,094 24,791 1 0.002% 4,413 3,220 0.02% Chromium-6 0.03 N/A 49,159 36,992 4,425 3,899 Chlorate 20 210 49,172 27,459 7,574 15.4% 4,412 2,994 1,590 36% PFOS 0.04 0.2 29,076 234 31 0.1% 4,418 87 17 0.4% PFOA 0.02 0.4 29,075 287 0% 4,418 94 0% PFNA 0.02 N/A 29,076 17 4,418 13 PFHxS 0.03 N/A 29,076 176 4,418 52 PFHpA 0.01 N/A 29,076 193 4,418 70 PFBS 0.09 N/A 29,076 4,418 17|3-estradiol 0.0004 0.0009 / 0.092 9,027 1 /O2 0.01 %/0%2 961 1 /O2 0.1%/0%2 17a-ethynylestradiol 0.0009 0.035 9,028 0% 961 0% Estriol 0.0008 0.35 9,027 0% 961 0% Equilin 0.004 0.35 9,028 0% 961 0% Estrone 0.002 0.35 9,028 0% 961 0% Testosterone 0.0001 N/A 9,027 51 961 45 4-androstene-3,17-dione 0.0003 N/A 9,028 73 961 55 Measured in ug/L (ppb) 2Where two reference concentrations are listed, the Where two results are presented the first number UCMR 3, June 2015 ! first number is associated with a 10~6 cancer risk; the second number a 10^ cancer risk. is associated with the first reference concentration; the second number is associated with the second reference concentration. Page 11 of 12 ------- June 2015 UCMR 3 Data Summary for Microbiological Contaminants Aerobic spores E. coli Enterococci Enteroviruses (cell culture) Enteroviruses (RT-qPCR) Male specific phage Noroviruses GIA Noroviruses GIB Noroviruses Gil Somatic phage Total coliforms 1 1 1 0.002 0.398 1 0.398 0.398 0.398 1 1 SFO/100ml_ MPN/100ml_ MPN/100ml_ MPN/L GC/L PFU/100ml_ GC/L GC/L GC/L PFU/100mL MPN/100mL Total Number of Total number Number of number of results ofPWSswith PWSswith 511 511 513 507 507 515 507 507 507 515 511 ^C^FT^^^^^B 155 3 33 2 6 9 0 1 4 3 29 •vS^T^ff^M 492 492 494 488 488 496 488 488 488 496 492 results >MRL 153 3 33 2 6 9 0 1 4 3 28 UCMR 3 Minimum Reporting Levels for Microbiological Contaminants Under UCMR 3 microbe analytical results are reported as "below", "at" or "above" MRL. UCMR 3 MRLs were established based on the capability of the analytical method. It is important to note that microbial contamination can be transient in nature and microbial detections under UCMR 3 should be interpreted in the context of the time samples were collected. However, the presence of any UCMR 3 microbe indicates a potential vulnerability of the PWS to contamination. UCMR 3, June 2015 Page 12 of 12 ------- |