Water: Small Systems and Capacity Development
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Small Public Water Systems and Capacity Development
Additional Small System Resources
Please visit these sites for more information on small water systems
This Web site is designed to help small system owners and operators, state and tribal agencies, technical assistance providers, and consumers learn more about helping small water systems provide safe drinking water and protect public health. Every state has a capacity development program to help small systems improve their finances, management, infrastructure, and operations.
What can I find on this website?
Basic Information
Introduction to small water systems in the United States, the importance ofcommunity involvement in protecting public health, and the concept of capacity development.
Where You Live
Links to information for small systems specific to your state including local training opportunities.State Guidance
Overview of the purpose and importance of capacity development initiatives,and related resources for states and technical assistance providers.
Regulations 101
Tools and resources to assist with understanding and meeting the requirements of EPA’s drinking water regulations.
Compliance Help
Comprehensive list of compliance options that small systems should consider,and resources to guide assistance efforts.
Technical Help
Resources to help water systems understand the importance of monitoring andmaintaining their distribution systems and to provide support for routine
sampling and treatment technology decisions.
Management Help
Resources on developing and improving critical management functions,such as system operation and maintenance, long-term planning, and rate-setting.
Financial Help
Links to organizations that provide free or low-cost financial support for allaspects of water system operation and maintenance, and resources on developing
a rate structure and financial planning for infrastructure repair and replacement.
Publications
Access to all EPA 816 Series documents developed to assist states and small systems in understanding drinking water regulations and to help systems achieve compliance
and develop technical, managerial, and financial capacity.
Partners
Information on organizations and programs that provide free or low-cost technicaland financial assistance for small water systems.
Memorandum of Agreement between EPA and USDA:
Promoting Sustainable Rural Water and Wastewater Systems