Office of Drinking Water

Mission Statement

We are committed to protecting public health by ensuring that all people in Virginia have access to an adequate supply of affordable, safe drinking water that meets federal and state drinking water standards.

We accomplish this mission by:

1. serving as Virginia's advocate for safe drinking water,
2. monitoring drinking water quality,
3. applying engineering judgement,
4. providing technical assistance and training with respect to all drinking water issues,
5. financing improvements to drinking water systems, seeking funding sources for drinking water projects, and
6. enforcing drinking water regulations and standards of the Virginia Public Water Supply Law and the federal Safe Drinking Water Act.

Overview of the Office of Drinking Water
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Legal Authority

The Office of Drinking Water provides Technical Information to all facets of the drinking water community including but not limited to the consumers of drinking water and the owners of waterworks that provide drinking water. Information is available regarding: Drought Information, Water Conservation, Source Water Assessment, Waterworks Regulations, Listing of Waterworks and Owners, Certified Laboratory List, Waterworks Security, Capacity Development, How to Collect a Bacteriological Sample, and Consumer Confidence Report.

 

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