Monitored contaminants in drinking water (core)
Type: Hazard Indicator
Suggested Measures:
- Number and proportion of drinking water systems that fail to meet water quality regulations and guidelines (SDWA MCLs, CCLs, state lists) by type of water supply (core)
- Measurements of SDWA MCLs, CCLs, and contaminants monitored under state regulations and guidelines by type of water supply (core)
- Number of citations for noncompliance with local standards for free chlorine levels (optional)
Potential Data Sources:
- AWWA
[external link]
- EPA:
CWA,
SDWIS
[external link]
- States or local jurisdictions: environmental protection agencies, especially those with indicator projects; Consumer Confidence Reports from local water utilities
Technical Supplement:
The technical supplement provides specific methods for using the above indicator and measures. It includes definitions, measurement criteria, data sources and surveillance systems, related indicators and limitations. If your agency is using or plans to use EPHIs, the technical supplement will provide you with a consistent method so that your results will be comparable to those of other agencies using the same indicator. To obtain a copy, please contact EPHI Project staff at 770-488-3473.
Source water contamination (optional)
Type: Hazard Indicator
Suggested Measures:
- Number and type of point-source discharges into drinking water aquifers (optional)
- Levels of naturally occurring toxicants (optional)
- Levels and types of contamination of private water supplies (developmental)
Potential Data Sources:
- EPA
[external link]
- USGS
[external link]
- States or local jurisdictions: Environmental protection agencies, especially those with indicator projects
Technical Supplement:
The technical supplement provides specific methods for using the above indicator and measures. It includes definitions, measurement criteria, data sources and surveillance systems, related indicators and limitations. If your agency is using or plans to use EPHIs, the technical supplement will provide you with a consistent method so that your results will be comparable to those of other agencies using the same indicator. To obtain a copy, please contact EPHI Project staff at 770-488-3473.
Methemoglobinemia (core)
Type: Health Effect Indicator
Suggested Measures:
- Case of methemoglobinemia (core)
Potential Data Sources:
- States or local jurisdictions: health agencies; public water utilities
Technical Supplement:
The technical supplement provides specific methods for using the above indicator and measures. It includes definitions, measurement criteria, data sources and surveillance systems, related indicators and limitations. If your agency is using or plans to use EPHIs, the technical supplement will provide you with a consistent method so that your results will be comparable to those of other agencies using the same indicator. To obtain a copy, please contact EPHI Project staff at 770-488-3473.
Outbreaks attributed to drinking water (core)
Type: Health Effect Indicator
Suggested Measures:
- Number by type of water supply (including bottled water) and etiologic agent (biologic, toxic, other) (core)
Potential Data Sources:
- CDC
- States or local jurisdictions: health agencies
Technical Supplement:
The technical supplement provides specific methods for using the above indicator and measures. It includes definitions, measurement criteria, data sources and surveillance systems, related indicators and limitations. If your agency is using or plans to use EPHIs, the technical supplement will provide you with a consistent method so that your results will be comparable to those of other agencies using the same indicator. To obtain a copy, please contact EPHI Project staff at 770-488-3473.
Implementation of sanitary surveys (core)
Type: Intervention Indicator
Suggested Measures:
- Number and proportion of drinking water systems in which a sanitary survey has been conducted within past 5 years (by type of water supply) (core)
Potential Data Sources:
Technical Supplement:
The technical supplement provides specific methods for using the above indicator and measures. It includes definitions, measurement criteria, data sources and surveillance systems, related indicators and limitations. If your agency is using or plans to use EPHIs, the technical supplement will provide you with a consistent method so that your results will be comparable to those of other agencies using the same indicator. To obtain a copy, please contact EPHI Project staff at 770-488-3473.
Compliance with operation and maintenance standards (core)
Type: Intervention Indicator
Suggested Measures:
- Fines for noncompliance with SDWA regulations or local guidelines (core)
- Citations for noncompliance with local water quality regulations or guidelines (core)
Potential Data Sources:
- AWWA
[external link]
- EPA
[external link]
- States or local jurisdictions: health agencies; public water utilities
Technical Supplement:
The technical supplement provides specific methods for using the above indicator and measures. It includes definitions, measurement criteria, data sources and surveillance systems, related indicators and limitations. If your agency is using or plans to use EPHIs, the technical supplement will provide you with a consistent method so that your results will be comparable to those of other agencies using the same indicator. To obtain a copy, please contact EPHI Project staff at 770-488-3473.
Boil-water advisories (core)
Type: Intervention Indicator
Suggested Measures:
- Number of boil water advisories by type of water supply (core)
Potential Data Sources:
- States or local jurisdictions: health agencies; public water utilities
Technical Supplement:
The technical supplement provides specific methods for using the above indicator and measures. It includes definitions, measurement criteria, data sources and surveillance systems, related indicators and limitations. If your agency is using or plans to use EPHIs, the technical supplement will provide you with a consistent method so that your results will be comparable to those of other agencies using the same indicator. To obtain a copy, please contact EPHI Project staff at 770-488-3473.
Source water protection programs (optional)
Type: Intervention Indicator
Suggested Measures:
- Proportion of wellheads covered by protection programs (optional)
- Proportion of surface water supplies covered by watershed protection programs (optional)
Potential Data Sources:
- AWWA
[external link]
- EPA
[external link]
- States or local jurisdictions: health agencies; public water utilities
Technical Supplement:
The technical supplement provides specific methods for using the above indicator and measures. It includes definitions, measurement criteria, data sources and surveillance systems, related indicators and limitations. If your agency is using or plans to use EPHIs, the technical supplement will provide you with a consistent method so that your results will be comparable to those of other agencies using the same indicator. To obtain a copy, please contact EPHI Project staff at 770-488-3473.
Public education (optional)
Type: Intervention Indicator
Suggested Measures:
- Proportion of the population aware of availability and meaning of consumer confidence reports (optional)
Potential Data Sources:
- States or local jurisdictions: health agencies; public water utilities
Technical Supplement:
The technical supplement provides specific methods for using the above indicator and measures. It includes definitions, measurement criteria, data sources and surveillance systems, related indicators and limitations. If your agency is using or plans to use EPHIs, the technical supplement will provide you with a consistent method so that your results will be comparable to those of other agencies using the same indicator. To obtain a copy, please contact EPHI Project staff at 770-488-3473.
