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Safe Drinking Water Act Overview
Course List
- Delineation of Source Water Areas for Water Supply
- Introduction to EPA Drinking Water Source Protection Programs
- Source Water Contamination Prevention Measures
Delineation of Source Water Areas for Water Supply
Course Description: This course covers techniques for delineating the zone contributing recharge to public water supply wells as used in support of Safe Drinking Water Act programs (Wellhead Protection, Source Water Assessment). The participants will be introduced to and practice a step-by-step analytical approach using case studies and hands-on computer modeling. This approach balances the desire for geohydrologic realism with practical limitations on time, resources, and understanding. Each participant will receive a copy of the EPA WhAEM2000 computer model and documentation. WhAEM2000 is a public domain, ground-water flow model designed to facilitate capture zone delineation and protection area mapping in support of the State's Wellhead Protection Programs (WHPP) and Source Water Assessment Planning (SWAP) for public water supplies in the United States. WhAEM2000 provides an interactive computer environment for design of protection areas based on radius methods, well in uniform flow solutions, and geohydrologic modeling methods. Protection areas are designed and overlaid upon US Geological Survey Digital Line Graph (DLG) or other electronic base maps. Base maps for a project can be selected from a graphical index map for the State. Geohydrologic modeling for steady pumping wells, including the influence of hydrological boundaries, such as rivers, recharge, and no-flow contacts, is accomplished using the analytic element method. The training can be arranged for a specific location through contract or grant using EPA registered ground water modeling specialists.
Sponsored by: Office of Research and Development, U.S. EPA, Washington, D.C.
Intended for: EPA Regional and State staff working on wellhead protection and source water assessments, and public water supply professionals.
Duration: Two days.
For More Information, Contact: Jamie Bourne (bourne.james@epa.gov), 617-918-1610
Comments: EPA Regional staff interested in this course should contact Stephen Kraemer at 703-355-8340, kraemer.stephen@epa.gov.
Introduction to EPA Drinking Water Source Protection Programs
Course Description: This course provides information on the hydrologic cycle and on the health effects of contaminants in drinking water. The module introduces the concept of source water protection and the elements of the program. It also describes methods used to protect source water and explains how source water protection is related to other drinking water programs. This course is also available in Spanish.
Sponsored by: Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water, U.S. EPA, Washington, D.C.
Intended for: State and EPA Regional staff, technical assistance providers and others involved in source water protection.
Duration: This course can be presented in one day, or combined with other SDWA introductory modules found in this Course Catalog for a longer training session. It is also a 3-hour Webcast.
For More Information, Contact: Jamie Bourne (bourne.james@epa.gov), 617-918-1610
Comments: For more information about presenting the Spanish version, contact Jamie Bourne.
Source Water Contamination Prevention Measures
Course Description: The focus of this course is on source water contamination prevention measures. The course provides background information on SDWA’s major source water protection programs and discusses types of prevention measures (e.g., land use controls, structural measures and public education). The course also provides information on prevention measures for specific sources and discusses what individuals can do to foster source water protection.
Sponsored by: Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water, U.S. EPA, Washington, D.C.
Intended for: This course is intended for State and EPA Regional staff, technical assistance providers, and others involved in source water protection activities.
Duration: One day or 3 hours.
For More Information, Contact: Steve Ainsworth or Jamie Bourne (web) (ainsworth.steve@epa.gov or bourne.james@epa.gov), 202-564-3873 or 202-564-4095