protective limit

What is a protective limit?  A protective limit is a limit that is set for protection of human health. In many cases, the protective limit is a regulatory limit set for protection of the public by the Environmental Protection Agency or Ohio Environmental Protection Agency after scientific study and an opportunity for public review and…

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action levels

What is an action level? In this case, an action level is an elevated contamination level that is still below the protective limit. The action level is set for the purpose of triggering action before a protective limit is reached. The action is to investigate why the contamination level is higher and to correct the…

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