### Question
How is the term noncontact cooling water pollutants defined?


### Answer
The term **noncontact cooling water pollutants** is defined in *40 CFR § 401.11* as the following:

> pollutants present in noncontact cooling waters.

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

