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State Implementation and Primacy Guidance for CCR

EPA requires community water systems to deliver a Consumer Confidence Report (CCR), also known as an annual drinking water quality report, to their customers. The resources on this page aim to help states ensure that their community water systems comply with CCR requirements and provide consumers with information about their local drinking water quality.

  • State Implementation Guidance for the CCR Rule
    • This document provides information on CCR implementation for primacy agencies.
      EPA 816-R-09-010, April 2010
  • Updated CCR Certification Form (DOCX)(2 pp, 21 K)
    • This document provides the certification form, including options for electronic delivery, that a community water system may use to certify they delivered their CCR to their customers by July 1 of each year. The form is an update to the sample certification form found on page 38 of the State Implementation Guidance for the CCR Rule.
  • Appendices A-F to the State Implementation Guidance for the CCR Rule

Revised CCR Rule Primacy Material

  • Revised CCR Rule Memo to Water Division Directors on Primacy Crosswalk and Supporting Documents
    • Revised CCR Rule Primacy memo (pdf) (284.81 KB, January 12, 2026 )
  • Revised CCR Rule Primacy Crosswalk
    • Revised CCR Rule Crosswalk (pdf) (452.76 KB, January 13, 2026)
    • Revised CCR Rule Crosswalk (docx) (77.4 KB, January 13, 2026)
  • Revised CCR Rule Primacy Supporting Documents
    • Revised CCR Rule Primacy Application Supporting Document (pdf) (473.29 KB, January 13, 2026, EPA 816-F-25-006)
    • Revised CCR Rule Primacy Application Supporting Document (docx) (134.72 KB, January 13, 2026, EPA 816-F-25-006)
      • Timetables
      • Primacy revision and extension request checklists
      • Example Extension Letter
      • Example Attorney Generals’/ Tribal Attorney General’s Statement
      • Recommended Workload Activities

Consumer Confidence Reports (CCR)

  • CCR Compliance Help
    • Tools for Utilities
  • PSAs & Communication
  • Electronic Delivery of CCR
  • Consumer Basic Information
    • Find Your Local CCR
  • CCR Implementation Guidance
    • CCR Rule and History
Contact Us About Consumer Confidence Reports
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Last updated on January 13, 2026
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