Department of Environmental Quality

Public Water Supply

PWS Program Contacts
DEQ Staff Directory
PWS Rule Specialists
Laws and Rules

Public Drinking Water
Activities and Requirements
PWS Monitoring Forms
Fluoride Information
Inventory Update Report Form
Lead and Copper Rule
Regulation Summaries
PWS Engineering Plan Review
PWS Online Query Reports
Program Responsibilities
Security and Preparedness
System Change References
Waiver Information

Wastewater Systems
Activities and Requirements
Sewer Main Certified Checklist

Water Quality Circulars
Drought Monitoring
EPA Envirofacts
Flood Cleanup Health Tips
Publications & Reports
Source Water Protection Program
Water Conservation Links
Water Pollution Control State Revolving Fund
Water Quality Information Site

Subdivisions Review Program
Water & Wastewater Operator Certification Program
Public Water & Subdivisions Bureau
Permitting & Compliance Division

Program Responsibilities

Monitor and oversee required public drinking water system sampling to assure the delivery of safe water to the users of the system;
Provide technical review and approval of public drinking water;
Conduct sanitary surveys of public drinking water systems and provide technical assistance to help systems maintain compliance;
Maintain a comprehensive record system for public drinking water sampling results and design and maintenance activities;
Provide training and certification for operators of drinking water systems.