Section 216-RICR-50-05-2.14 - Reporting Terms, Responses, and Notification RequirementsA. The reporting terms presented in Table 2 of § 2.14(A) of this Part are intended to provide clear, effective, and consistent communication between water quality professionals and system owners. Analytical laboratories may consider the use of these reporting terms as an additional option (beyond reporting numerical values). The reporting terms reflect a comparison of the detected levels to the existing limits for a given constituent. The constituent detected, level of detection, and corresponding reporting terms shall be used to determine the appropriate response. Reporting terms and recommended responses for all constituents shall be as follows: TABLE 2 - REPORTING TERMS AND RESPONSES |
Level of Detection (with respect to MCL or HA) | Reporting Terms | Response. Any obvious change in water quality shall dictate consultation and retesting. |
Detect up to 50% MCL or HA | Present | Note presence - monitor on regular schedule |
>50% up to MCL or HA | Action Level | Monitor with more frequent testing (perhaps 1/2 suggested testing interval) - consider remediation or treatment options |
> MCL or HA but < 10x | Elevated | Minimize ingestion and use bottled water. Water may still be used for other household purposes. Continued use may be dependent on the nature of the constituent. Retest immediately and seek remediation or treatment. |
> Or = 10 x MCL or HA | Extremely Elevated | Discontinue use for all purposes |
For SMCLs | Exceedance | Treatment is recommended not required |
B. When the analytical result for a constituent is reported as "Present" with respect to MCLs and HAs as described in this section, the licensed interpreter shall: 1. Notify Department via a copy of the analytical report or by electronic data submission within fifteen (15) days of completion of analysis.2. Notify the system owner of the constituent(s) present and what, if any appropriate response is needed.C. When the analytical result for a constituent is reported as an "Action Level" or as "Elevated" with respect to MCLs and HAs as described in this section, the licensed interpreter shall: 1. Notify the Department,2. Notify the system owner of the constituent(s) present and the appropriate response suggested or needed.D. When the analytical result for a primary constituent is reported as "Extremely Elevated" with respect to MCLs and HAs as described in this section, the interpreter shall: 1. Immediately notify the Department, 2. Immediately notify the system owner of the constituent(s) and level(s) present and appropriate responses needed.216 R.I. Code R. 216-RICR-50-05-2.14