Drinking Water Contaminant Candidate List - Draft; Notice of Availability
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- Title
- Drinking Water Contaminant Candidate List - Draft; Notice of Availability
Federal Register for Monday, April 6, 2026 (91 FR 17186) [FRL-10773-01-OW]
- Posted
- Apr 6, 2026
- Comment period
- Apr 6, 2026 – Jun 6, 2026
- FR Doc
- 2026-06662
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| Organization | Add chemicals to monitoring list | Add mycobacteria to ccl | Add mycobacterium to list | Ban from water supply | Carcinogenic risk of non-mcl dbps |
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35 organization-typed comments could not be identified.
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- Jun 5, 2026Comment submitted by American Association of Pro-Life Obstetricians and Gynecologists (AAPLOG)SupportAdvocacy📎 Attachment
The American Association of Pro-Life Obstetricians and Gynecologists (AAPLOG) urges the EPA to add mifepristone to the Drinking Water Contaminant Candidate List. They argue that the drug's potency as a progesterone antagonist and its widespread use necessitate federal evaluation of its potential impact on reproductive health and fetal development.
Read comment → - Jun 4, 2026Comment submitted by Celia FagnaniSupportIndividual
An individual is urging the EPA to include mifepristone and related compounds on the Drinking Water Contaminant Candidate List. They argue that the government has not sufficiently investigated the risks posed by these drugs entering wastewater systems and request a study to ensure public safety.
Read comment → - Jun 4, 2026Comment submitted by Gail MuellerSupportIndividual
An individual is urging the EPA to include chemical abortion pill residues on the Drinking Water Contaminant Candidate List. They argue that these substances should be monitored and tested similarly to PFAS to protect public health and the environment.
Read comment → - Jun 4, 2026Comment submitted by Tim OpperSupportIndividual
A taxpayer is requesting that the EPA add abortion pill-related contaminants to its monitoring work. The commenter argues that the government should investigate whether residues from these drugs in wastewater systems pose broader risks to public health and water quality.
Read comment → - Jun 4, 2026Comment submitted by John LadanSupportIndividual
An individual resident of Oklahoma is urging the EPA to use its authority under the Safe Drinking Water Act to investigate the risks of drug residues in wastewater systems. They argue that the government has not done enough due diligence and want the EPA to study these risks to ensure safe drinking water for future generations.
Read comment → - Jun 4, 2026Comment submitted by Catherine CibulkaSupportIndividual
A concerned resident is urging the EPA to include abortion pill pollution in its assessment of drinking water contaminants. The commenter argues that the EPA should use its authority to study the risks of drugs, blood, and human remains entering wastewater systems from chemical abortions.
Read comment → - Jun 4, 2026Comment submitted by Denide HoedlSupportIndividual
An individual is urging the EPA to include mifepristone and related compounds in the study of drinking water contaminants. They argue that these substances may enter wastewater from clinics and hospitals, potentially posing risks to public health and the environment.
Read comment → - Jun 4, 2026Comment submitted by Susan StumpSupportIndividual
A taxpayer is requesting that the EPA investigate the presence of chemical abortion pill residues in wastewater and their potential impact on drinking water and public health. The commenter argues that the agency should use its authority to assess these contaminants to protect families and the environment.
Read comment → - Jun 4, 2026Comment submitted by David DunmoreSupportIndividual
An individual is urging the EPA to include contaminants related to abortion pills on the Drinking Water Contaminant Candidate List. They argue that transparent testing is necessary to protect public health and prevent potential environmental and reproductive harm.
Read comment → - Jun 4, 2026Comment submitted by Alice LevisSupportIndividual
An individual is requesting that the government conduct more rigorous and regular testing for drugs in the water supply, similar to the monitoring of PFAS. They argue that the government has not done enough due diligence regarding the impact of pharmaceuticals on wastewater systems and call for more transparency and urgency.
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