15 U.S. Code § 8951. Definitions

In this subchapter:

(1) Contaminant

The term “contaminant” means any physical, chemical, biological, or radiological substance or matter in water.

(2) Contaminant of emerging concern; emerging contaminantThe terms “contaminant of emerging concern” and “emerging contaminant” mean a contaminant—

(A)

for which the Administrator has not promulgated a national primary drinking water regulation; and

(B)

that may have an adverse effect on the health of individuals.

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