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Celebrate National Drinking Water Week! May 3 - 9, 2009

 
Drinking Water GraphicThe Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water (OGWDW), together with states, tribes, and its many partners, protects public health by ensuring safe drinking water and protecting ground water. OGWDW, along with EPA's ten regional drinking water programs, oversees implementation of the Safe Drinking Water Act, which is the national law safeguarding tap water in America.
 
Your Local Drinking Water Quality
Source Water Protection
Drinking Water Standards
Public Drinking Water Systems
Underground Injection Control

Protect Your Water For Life

In the news . . .


Webcasts on Financial Responsibility Instruments for Geologic Sequestration (GS) Wells- EPA will hold a series of webcasts to discuss potential financial responsibility mechanisms for GS wells. During the webinars EPA hopes to learn from States, Regions, and Stakeholders’ experience with these mechanisms. For more information on the these webcasts see the following:

Webcasts on Financial Responsibility Instruments for Geologic Sequestration (GS) Wells


2007 Drinking Water Infrastructure Needs Survey - A recent drinking water needs survey will help EPA determine the distribution formula for Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) grants for the fiscal years 2010 through 2013 budgets. For more information on the 2007 Needs Survey see the following:

2007 Needs Drinking Water Infrastructure Needs Survey
Press Release: Safe Drinking Water Needs Assessed



Image of firehydrant after a floodRESPONDING TO FLOODS - Major storms and hurricanes can result in flooding. What should you do to protect your drinking water? Here are helpful links:

What to Do after a flood? also in Spanish & Vietnamese
Septic Systems — What to Do after the Flood also in Spanish & Vietnamese
Emergency Disinfection of Drinking Water also in
Spanish, French, Arabic & Vietnamese
Water Issues after Katrina
Hand Hygiene in Emergency Situations

More Hurricane Katrina Response


Competitive Funding Opportunity
EPA is soliciting proposals for technical assistance and support to enhance communication and coordination to protect ground water, by working with state Underground Injection Control (UIC) programs and tribes with UIC Primacy, and Source Water Protection programs. EPA anticipates funding one award under this announcement for approximately $300,000 per year for three years.

Request for Applications
Questions and Answers to the request



New Consumer Information Site - Visit our consumer information site, a collection of our most frequently requested information on drinking water.

Consumer Information



Preganant Woman Drinking WaterLead In Drinking Water - Lead, a metal found in natural deposits, is commonly used in household plumbing materials and water service lines.

2007 Final Revisions to the Lead and Copper Rule
Lead in Schools and Child Care Facilities
Lead in the District of Columbia's Drinking Water
Lead In Drinking Water


Kids' Stuff with Thirstin!
Kids' Stuff

   

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