Notices
Legal notices and other information about Public Health Goals, Notification Levels and other water-related content.
Water-related Notices
Jun 29, 2007: Public Health Goal for Glyphosate
The Public Health Goal for glyphosate was finalized and made available.
Jun 22, 2007: Announcement of Public Comment Period for Draft Public Health Goals for Chlorite and 2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic Acid
OEHHA announces a public comment period for the draft Public Health Goals for chlorite and 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid.
Dec 22, 2006: Update of the Chlordane Public Health Goal
The Public Health Goal for chlordane was updated in 2006.
Dec 22, 2006: Update of the 1,3-Dichloropropene Public Health Goal
The Public Health Goal for 1,3-dichloropropene (Telone) was updated in 2006.
Dec 22, 2006: Public Health Goals for N-Nitrosodimethylamine and Cadmium
The Public Health Goals for N-nitrosodimethylamine and cadmium in drinking water were finalized and made available.
Aug 4, 2006: Second Public Comment Period for the Proposed Public Health Goals for Cadmium, Glyphosate, N-Nitrosodimethylamine, and Water-Soluble Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) in Drinking Water
A second public comment period announced for the draft Public Health Goals for the following chemicals: cadmium, glyphosate, n-nitrosodimethylamine, and water soluble polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs...
Jun 16, 2006: Initiation of Risk Assessments for Chemicals in Drinking Water (2006)
OEHHA announces the initiation of risk assessments for chemicals in drinking water in 2006 for the following chemicals: alachlor, atrazine and simazine, chlordane, 1,3-dichloropropene (Telone),...
Mar 6, 2006: Public Health Goals for Six Chemicals in Drinking Water
The finalized Public Health Goals and response to major comments for six chemicals in drinking water are available. These chemicals are: cis/trans-1,2-dichloroethylene, 1,1,1-trichloroethane, 1,1,2-...
Mar 3, 2006: Announcement of Public Comment Period for Draft Public Health Goals for N-Nitrosodimethylamine, Glyphosate, and Cadmium in Drinking Water
OEHHA announces a public comment period and workshop on draft Public Health Goals for nitrosodimethylamine (NMDA), glyphosate, and cadmium in drinking water.
Jan 13, 2006: Second Public Comment Period for 6 Draft Public Health Goals
OEHHA announces a second public comment period for 6 draft Public Health Goal technical support documents. The chemicals are: cis/trans-1,2-dichloroethylene, 1,1,1-trichloroethane, 1,1,2-...
Sep 16, 2005: Update of the Public Health Goal for 1,2-Dichloroethane
The Public Health Goal for 1,2-dichloroethane has been updated.
Aug 25, 2005: Update on Draft Hexavalent Chromium Public Health Goal
External peer review on the draft Public Health Goal for hexavalent chromium was completed and made available.
Jul 15, 2005: Public Comment Period for Proposed Public Health Goals for 2,3,7,8-Tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin (TCDD) and Copper in Drinking Water
OEHHA announces a public comment period for draft Public Health Goals for 2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin (TCDD) and copper in drinking water.
Jun 22, 2005: Update of the Lindane Public Health Goal
The Public Health Goal for lindane was updated in 2005.
Jun 6, 2005: Initiation of Risk Assessments for Chemicals in Drinking Water (2005)
OEHHA announces the initiation of risk assessments for chemicals in drinking water in 2005 for the following chemicals: 1,2,3-trichloropropane, 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid, and 1,2-dichloroethane.
Jun 1, 2005: Update of the Mercury (Inorganic) Public Health Goal
The Public Health goal for mercury (inorganic) was updated in 2005.
Apr 1, 2005: State's Drinking Water Goal for Perchlorate Consistent With Findings of Major Federal Study
OEHHA announced that the state's Public Health Goal (PHG) for perchlorate in drinking water is consistent with the findings of a recent report on the chemical by the National Academy of Sciences (NAS...
Nov 16, 2004: Update of the Thallium Public Health Goal
The Public Health Goal for thallium was updated in 2004.
Nov 5, 2004: Draft Technical Support Document on the Public Health Goal for Water Soluble Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs)
OEHHA announces a public comment period for the draft Public Health Goal for water soluble polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in drinking water.
Jul 23, 2004: Initiation of Risk Assessments for Chemicals in Drinking Water (2004)
OEHHA announced intention to initiate risk assessments in 2004 for the following chemicals: bromate, chlorite, haloacetic acids, and nitrosodimethylamine (NMDA). Additionally, OEHHA announced...