Resource Library

Everything a water system needs, in one library.

77 curated resources: federal regulations, compliance templates, monitoring guides, funding programs, and the official drinking water program for every state. All from authoritative sources.

Federal Regulation

Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) Overview

The federal law governing drinking water quality in the United States: history, amendments, and how primacy works.

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Federal Regulation

National Primary Drinking Water Regulations

The complete table of federal MCLs, MRDLs, and treatment techniques for regulated contaminants, with health effects.

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Federal Regulation

40 CFR Part 141 (eCFR)

The current, official text of the National Primary Drinking Water Regulations in the Electronic Code of Federal Regulations.

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Federal Guide

Revised Total Coliform Rule (RTCR) Compliance

RTCR requirements: routine sampling, assessments (Level 1/2), corrective actions, and small-system guidance.

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Federal Guide

Lead and Copper Rule (LCR/LCRR/LCRI)

Lead and Copper Rule hub: tap sampling, corrosion control, service line inventories, and the latest Improvements rule.

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Federal Template

Lead Service Line Inventory Guidance

EPA guidance for developing and maintaining a service line materials inventory, including templates and methods for unknowns.

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Federal Regulation

PFAS Drinking Water Rule

The PFAS National Primary Drinking Water Regulation: MCLs for PFOA, PFOS and other PFAS, monitoring timelines, and treatment options.

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Federal Tool

Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) Rule & iWriter

CCR requirements plus EPA's free CCR iWriter tool that generates a compliant annual report from your data.

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Federal Template

Public Notification Rule Templates

Tier 1, 2, and 3 public notification requirements with fill-in-the-blank notice templates for common violations.

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Federal Guide

Stage 1 & 2 Disinfectants and DBP Rules

TTHM/HAA5 monitoring plans, LRAA compliance, and operational evaluation levels for systems that disinfect.

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Federal Guide

Groundwater Rule Compliance

Triggered source monitoring, 4-log treatment compliance, and sanitary defect correction for groundwater systems.

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Federal Guide

Surface Water Treatment Rules

Filtration, disinfection, turbidity, and individual filter monitoring requirements for surface water and GWUDI systems.

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Federal Guide

Operator Certification Program

SDWA 1419 operator certification: state program requirements, reciprocity, and expense reimbursement grants.

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Federal Guide

Risk & Resilience (AWIA Section 2013)

Risk and Resilience Assessment and Emergency Response Plan requirements, deadlines by system size, and certification portal.

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Federal Template

Emergency Response Plan Template for CWSs

EPA's ERP template and instructions meeting AWIA requirements for community water systems.

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Federal Data

SDWIS Federal Reports (Violation Search)

Search any US public water system's federal record: violations, enforcement, site visits, and system inventory.

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Federal Data

Envirofacts SDWIS Data Service

Programmatic access to the federal drinking water database (the API behind Orevant's system lookup).

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Federal Portal

Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF)

Low-interest infrastructure financing: eligibility, state program contacts, and application cycles.

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Federal Portal

WIFIA Water Infrastructure Loans

Federal credit program for larger water infrastructure projects, including combined small-system applications.

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Federal Guide

Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR)

Current UCMR cycle: contaminant list, sampling schedules, laboratory requirements, and reporting.

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Federal Portal

Small Systems Resources (Building Capacity)

EPA's hub for small system capacity development: asset management, rate setting, partnerships, and training.

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Federal Guide

Sanitary Surveys Overview

What state sanitary surveys cover, survey frequency, and how significant deficiencies must be addressed.

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Federal Guide

Cross-Connection Control Manual

EPA's manual covering backflow hazards, assembly selection, and program administration for water systems.

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Federal Portal

WaterISAC Security Threat Intelligence

Security and threat information sharing for water sector utilities, including free basic membership.

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Federal Portal

AWWA Free Resources for Utilities

American Water Works Association standards summaries, cybersecurity guidance, and small-system tools.

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Federal Portal

RCAP Rural Community Assistance

Free technical assistance for small and rural water systems: operations, compliance, board training, and funding help.

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Federal Tool

EFC Network Rate Setting Tools

Environmental Finance Center water rate dashboards and rate-setting tools by state.

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AK Portal

Alaska DEC Drinking Water Program

The state primacy agency drinking water program for AK: regulations, reporting, operator certification, and compliance contacts.

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AL Portal

Alabama Department of Environmental Management — Drinking Water

The state primacy agency drinking water program for AL: regulations, reporting, operator certification, and compliance contacts.

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AR Portal

Arkansas Department of Health — Engineering (Drinking Water)

The state primacy agency drinking water program for AR: regulations, reporting, operator certification, and compliance contacts.

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AZ Portal

Arizona DEQ Drinking Water Program

The state primacy agency drinking water program for AZ: regulations, reporting, operator certification, and compliance contacts.

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CA Portal

California SWRCB Division of Drinking Water

The state primacy agency drinking water program for CA: regulations, reporting, operator certification, and compliance contacts.

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CO Portal

Colorado CDPHE Water Quality Control Division

The state primacy agency drinking water program for CO: regulations, reporting, operator certification, and compliance contacts.

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CT Portal

Connecticut DPH Drinking Water Section

The state primacy agency drinking water program for CT: regulations, reporting, operator certification, and compliance contacts.

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DE Portal

Delaware Health Office of Drinking Water

The state primacy agency drinking water program for DE: regulations, reporting, operator certification, and compliance contacts.

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FL Portal

Florida DEP Source & Drinking Water Program

The state primacy agency drinking water program for FL: regulations, reporting, operator certification, and compliance contacts.

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GA Portal

Georgia EPD Drinking Water Program

The state primacy agency drinking water program for GA: regulations, reporting, operator certification, and compliance contacts.

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HI Portal

Hawaii DOH Safe Drinking Water Branch

The state primacy agency drinking water program for HI: regulations, reporting, operator certification, and compliance contacts.

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IA Portal

Iowa DNR Water Supply Engineering

The state primacy agency drinking water program for IA: regulations, reporting, operator certification, and compliance contacts.

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ID Portal

Idaho DEQ Drinking Water Program

The state primacy agency drinking water program for ID: regulations, reporting, operator certification, and compliance contacts.

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IL Portal

Illinois EPA Division of Public Water Supplies

The state primacy agency drinking water program for IL: regulations, reporting, operator certification, and compliance contacts.

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IN Portal

Indiana IDEM Drinking Water Branch

The state primacy agency drinking water program for IN: regulations, reporting, operator certification, and compliance contacts.

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KS Portal

Kansas KDHE Public Water Supply Section

The state primacy agency drinking water program for KS: regulations, reporting, operator certification, and compliance contacts.

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KY Portal

Kentucky Division of Water — Drinking Water

The state primacy agency drinking water program for KY: regulations, reporting, operator certification, and compliance contacts.

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LA Portal

Louisiana LDH Safe Drinking Water Program

The state primacy agency drinking water program for LA: regulations, reporting, operator certification, and compliance contacts.

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MA Portal

Massachusetts MassDEP Drinking Water Program

The state primacy agency drinking water program for MA: regulations, reporting, operator certification, and compliance contacts.

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MD Portal

Maryland MDE Water Supply Program

The state primacy agency drinking water program for MD: regulations, reporting, operator certification, and compliance contacts.

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ME Portal

Maine CDC Drinking Water Program

The state primacy agency drinking water program for ME: regulations, reporting, operator certification, and compliance contacts.

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MI Portal

Michigan EGLE Drinking Water Division

The state primacy agency drinking water program for MI: regulations, reporting, operator certification, and compliance contacts.

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MN Portal

Minnesota MDH Drinking Water Protection

The state primacy agency drinking water program for MN: regulations, reporting, operator certification, and compliance contacts.

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MO Portal

Missouri DNR Public Drinking Water Branch

The state primacy agency drinking water program for MO: regulations, reporting, operator certification, and compliance contacts.

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MS Portal

Mississippi MSDH Bureau of Public Water Supply

The state primacy agency drinking water program for MS: regulations, reporting, operator certification, and compliance contacts.

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MT Portal

Montana DEQ Public Water Supply

The state primacy agency drinking water program for MT: regulations, reporting, operator certification, and compliance contacts.

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NC Portal

North Carolina DEQ Public Water Supply Section

The state primacy agency drinking water program for NC: regulations, reporting, operator certification, and compliance contacts.

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ND Portal

North Dakota DEQ Drinking Water Program

The state primacy agency drinking water program for ND: regulations, reporting, operator certification, and compliance contacts.

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NE Portal

Nebraska DHHS Drinking Water Program

The state primacy agency drinking water program for NE: regulations, reporting, operator certification, and compliance contacts.

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NH Portal

New Hampshire NHDES Drinking Water & Groundwater Bureau

The state primacy agency drinking water program for NH: regulations, reporting, operator certification, and compliance contacts.

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NJ Portal

New Jersey NJDEP Division of Water Supply & Geoscience

The state primacy agency drinking water program for NJ: regulations, reporting, operator certification, and compliance contacts.

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NM Portal

New Mexico NMED Drinking Water Bureau

The state primacy agency drinking water program for NM: regulations, reporting, operator certification, and compliance contacts.

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NV Portal

Nevada NDEP Bureau of Safe Drinking Water

The state primacy agency drinking water program for NV: regulations, reporting, operator certification, and compliance contacts.

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NY Portal

New York DOH Bureau of Water Supply Protection

The state primacy agency drinking water program for NY: regulations, reporting, operator certification, and compliance contacts.

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OH Portal

Ohio EPA Division of Drinking and Ground Waters

The state primacy agency drinking water program for OH: regulations, reporting, operator certification, and compliance contacts.

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OK Portal

Oklahoma DEQ Public Water Supply

The state primacy agency drinking water program for OK: regulations, reporting, operator certification, and compliance contacts.

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OR Portal

Oregon OHA Drinking Water Services

The state primacy agency drinking water program for OR: regulations, reporting, operator certification, and compliance contacts.

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PA Portal

Pennsylvania DEP Bureau of Safe Drinking Water

The state primacy agency drinking water program for PA: regulations, reporting, operator certification, and compliance contacts.

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RI Portal

Rhode Island RIDOH Center for Drinking Water Quality

The state primacy agency drinking water program for RI: regulations, reporting, operator certification, and compliance contacts.

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SC Portal

South Carolina DES Drinking Water Program

The state primacy agency drinking water program for SC: regulations, reporting, operator certification, and compliance contacts.

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SD Portal

South Dakota DANR Drinking Water Program

The state primacy agency drinking water program for SD: regulations, reporting, operator certification, and compliance contacts.

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TN Portal

Tennessee TDEC Division of Water Resources — Drinking Water

The state primacy agency drinking water program for TN: regulations, reporting, operator certification, and compliance contacts.

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TX Portal

Texas TCEQ Drinking Water Program

The state primacy agency drinking water program for TX: regulations, reporting, operator certification, and compliance contacts.

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UT Portal

Utah DEQ Division of Drinking Water

The state primacy agency drinking water program for UT: regulations, reporting, operator certification, and compliance contacts.

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VA Portal

Virginia VDH Office of Drinking Water

The state primacy agency drinking water program for VA: regulations, reporting, operator certification, and compliance contacts.

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VT Portal

Vermont DEC Drinking Water & Groundwater Protection

The state primacy agency drinking water program for VT: regulations, reporting, operator certification, and compliance contacts.

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WA Portal

Washington DOH Office of Drinking Water

The state primacy agency drinking water program for WA: regulations, reporting, operator certification, and compliance contacts.

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WI Portal

Wisconsin DNR Drinking Water Program

The state primacy agency drinking water program for WI: regulations, reporting, operator certification, and compliance contacts.

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WV Portal

West Virginia DHHR Environmental Engineering (Drinking Water)

The state primacy agency drinking water program for WV: regulations, reporting, operator certification, and compliance contacts.

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WY Portal

Wyoming DEQ / EPA Region 8 Drinking Water (EPA direct implementation)

The state primacy agency drinking water program for WY: regulations, reporting, operator certification, and compliance contacts.

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