EPA Ground Water and Drinking Water

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RESPONDING TO FLOODS - Major storms and hurricanes can result in flooding. What should you do to protect your drinking water?

Visit our Emergency Information page for some helpful information.

Competitive Funding Opportunity - EPA is soliciting applications for technical assistance and support that will 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

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

Lead 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

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