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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.
 
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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
Hand Hygiene in Emergency Situations


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

Consumer Information


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
Hand Hygiene in Emergency Situations


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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