Learn the Issues
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Technical, Managerial and Financial (TMF) Capacity Resources for Small Drinking Water Systems
Resources are available to help public water systems build the technical, managerial and financial (TMF) capacity. TMF capacity is necessary to achieve and maintain long-term sustainability and compliance with national safe drinking water regulations.
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Resources for Setting Small System Water Rates
These documents and tools provide information on developing a budget and financial plan.
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Distribution Resources for Small Drinking Water Systems
These documents describe the benefits of routine monitoring and information on reducing risk of and responding to contamination.
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Resources for Local Decision Makers
These documents and tools explain the benefits of asset management and ways to implement specific asset management practices.
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Water Security Resources for Small Drinking Water Systems
A well-managed, financially sound and technically proficient water system is better prepared and positioned to respond to any type of emergency.
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Regional Operator Certification Handbook
Water System Partnerships Meeting Summary
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Water You Waiting For?
Link to Water You Waiting For? video
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GAP Academy
GAP Academy is a series of online trainings for the public and EPA staff to learn about GAP awards and how they can support a Tribe’s environmental development goals. These trainings will be published on a rolling basis.
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Decentralized Wastewater Treatment Workforce and Training Centers
Decentralized workforce reports.
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Best Management Practices for Lead Outdoor Shooting Ranges
This manual provides owners and operators of outdoor rifle, pistol, trap, skeet and sporting clay ranges with information on lead management at their ranges.
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EnviroAtlas Benefit Category: Biodiversity Conservation
Biodiversity is essential to the existence and proper functioning of all ecosystems.
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Septic Systems Demonstration Projects and Case Studies
Descriptions of demonstration projects and case studies of septic system projects
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Septic Systems Reports, Regulations, Guidance, and Manuals
EPA has developed several documents outlining its mission, priorities and regulatory authorities as well as guidance and technical information to help communities establish comprehensive septic (onsite) management programs.
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NEI Overview
Envirofacts provides the National Emissions Inventory data (NEI) to the general public.
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Introduction to Ecosystem Services
Lesson plan for exploring watersheds
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Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy
Overview of C-PACE included in the Clean Energy Financing Toolkit for Decisionmakers
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Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS)
Describes what aquatic nuisance species are, how they are spread, and what boaters can do to prevent their spread
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Greenhouse Gas Operator Definition
Search the GHG data for individual facilities by name, or location or filter the data set by state or county, industrial sectors, annual facility emissions thresholds and greenhouse gases.
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Commercial Vessel Discharge Standards: Program History
Program history of vessels incidental discharge permitting
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Environmental Collaboration and Conflict Resolution Services Contract
The EPA's Conflict Prevention and Resolution Center (CPRC) provides alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services to the entire Agency.