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Public Notification Instructions and Templates for the Revised Total Coliform Rule (RTCR)

EPA has developed public notification (PN) templates to help with implementation of the PN Rule. This document aims to assist water systems with the Public Notification requirements specific to the Revised Total Coliform Rule (RTCR). Word templates (docx) (118.75 KB) can be used and customized by drinking water systems to ensure they meet PN content requirements.

View more PN guidance and tools for public water systems.

Public Notification Instructions and Templates for the Revised Total Coliform Rule (RTCR) (pdf) (837.45 KB, March 2016, EPA 816-F-16-003)

Public Notification Instructions and Templates for the Revised Total Coliform Rule (RTCR)

Drinking Water Requirements for States and Public Water Systems