New Rule Boosts Protection of Underground Drinking Water - On October 11, 2006, EPA finalized the Ground Water Rule. More than 100 million Americans will enjoy greater protection of their drinking water under this new rule issued by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The rule targets utilities that provide water from underground sources and requires greater vigilance for potential contamination by disease-causing microorganisms.

Disinfection Home  | Ground Water Rule |   EPA Newsroom

Lead In Drinking Water - Lead, a metal found in natural deposits, is commonly used in household plumbing materials and water service lines.

2006 Proposed 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

New Arsenic Tools - EPA has released a set of user-friendly multimedia products to help small drinking-water utilities meet revised regulations to control arsenic. The tools will provide owners and operators with information to guide them in making treatment decisions.

Arsenic Compliance Help    |   EPA Newsroom

EPA HURRICANE KATRINA RESPONSE

What to Do after a flood? also in Spanish & Vietnamese
Septic Systems — What to Do after the Flood also in Spanish & Vietnamese
Emergency Disinfection of Drinking Water also in
Spanish, French, Arabic & Vietnamese
Water Issues after Katrina
Hand Hygiene in Emergency Situations

More Hurricane Katrina Response