### Question
How does PART 401—GENERAL PROVISIONS define noncontact cooling water pollutants?


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

> pollutants present in noncontact cooling waters.

#### Citation:
  - *40 CFR § 401.11*
  - Heading: **PART 401—GENERAL PROVISIONS > SUBCHAPTER N—EFFLUENT GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS > SUBCHAPTER N—EFFLUENT GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS**

