A drinking water standard based on benefit-cost analysis would be set at the point where the TSB is maximized.

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A drinking water standard based on benefit-cost analysis would not necessarily be set at the point where the TSB (treatment standard boundary) is maximized. The TSB represents the level of contaminants in drinking water at which treatment costs equal the benefits gained from reducing health risks. The optimal level for the drinking water standard would depend on weighing the costs and benefits of treating the water to different levels, including the potential health risks from exposure to contaminants, the cost of treatment, and the economic value of the benefits gained from improved water quality.

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