Which regulation sets the performance goals for filters?

The interim enhanced surface water treatment rule establishes specific performance goals for filters used in the treatment of drinking water. Its primary aim is to improve the treatment of surface water and enhance water quality for public health protection. This rule outlines requirements for filtration and disinfection processes to reduce pathogens and enhance the overall safety of drinking water supplies.

Filters play a crucial role in removing physical particles, pathogens, and other contaminants from water. The interim enhanced surface water treatment rule defines the minimum performance standards that filtration systems must achieve in order to be considered effective, helping to ensure that treated water is safe for consumption.

Other regulations, such as the Clean Water Act, focus more on the quality of water bodies and pollutant discharges into waterways, rather than setting specific performance goals for drinking water treatment processes. The Safe Drinking Water Act establishes the overall framework for water quality standards in drinking water but does not specify performance goals for filtration systems. Meanwhile, the NSF/ANSI Standards pertain to the certification of products but do not directly set performance benchmarks for drinking water treatment processes.