Drinking Water Purity, Lead & Copper Source Enforcement Unit

Aquatic Systems, Drinking Water & Watershed Protection

Unit Mandate

Mission & Operational Scope

Enforces drinking water quality standards at public water systems, with particular focus on lead and copper service line replacement, PFAS maximum contaminant level compliance, and source water protection to ensure safe drinking water for all communities.

Doctrine

EPA Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) · Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (2021)

Core Capabilities

Operational Capabilities

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Lead and Copper Rule (LCR) compliance monitoring and service line inventory

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PFAS (PFOA/PFOS) drinking water sampling and MCL compliance assessment

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Public water system sanitary survey and vulnerability assessment

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Source water protection area delineation and contamination threat mapping

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Small and disadvantaged community water system capacity building

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Boil water advisory response and emergency alternative supply coordination

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Aquatic Systems, Drinking Water & Watershed Protection