### Question
How is the "noncontract cooling water" defined?


### Answer
The term **noncontract cooling water** is defined in *40 CFR § 401.11* as follows -

> 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)**

