Ground Water & Drinking Water

DuPont Agrees to Lower Limit of PFOA (also known as perfluorooctanoic acid or C-8) in Drinking Water. -Read More-

EPA works to ensure safe public drinking water for all people. Region 5 supports State, Federal, and Tribal ground water protection efforts and guides the development and implementation of source water assessment and protection programs.

Common Questions About Drinking Water
For example: "How can your water be tested?"; "Is your water contaminated?"; "What to do if you have your own drinking water well?"; "Does bottled water contain contaminants?", etc.

Drinking Water Laws and New Rules
National Laws protecting drinking water, new rules, etc.

Private Well Owners
Resource, testing, and protection information for private well owners.

Preventing Contamination
EPA programs preventing contamination

Water Conservation
WaterSense, conservation tips/guidelines, and partners.

Drinking Water Security
EPA activities to improve security and emergency preparedness of public water systems.

Data & Databases
Drinking water data used to help manage environmental programs.

Local Drinking Water Sources
Learn about drinking water in your area: where your water comes from; consumer confidence reports; contamination; local protection efforts, etc.:

EPA, State, & Other Contacts
EPA drinking water staff, state drinking water agencies, and technical assistance organizations.

EPA Funding for Drinking Water Activities
Drinking water state revolving fund.

National Drinking Water News
Hot topics, new initiatives, national scope about drinking water and actions you can take.

Publications
Request useful reports, tools, checklists, and related materials concerning drinking water.

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