### Question
How does Title 40—Protection of Environment define noncontract cooling water?


### Answer
Under *40 CFR § 401.11*, **noncontract cooling water** is defined as:

> water used for cooling which does not come into direct contact with any raw material, intermediate product, waste product or finished product.

#### Citation:
  - *40 CFR § 401.11*
  - Heading: **Title 40—Protection of Environment > PART 401—GENERAL PROVISIONS > CHAPTER I—ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY—(Continued)**

