Rules, Regulated Contaminants, & Policies Links to Federal and State of Maine drinking water regulations and policies

NEW! Revised Total Coliform Rule (RTCR)

Sampling Water system sampling, required testing reports, how to collect water samples

Reporting Water test result reporting, monthly operating reports, consumer confidence reports

Violations & Enforcement Types of violations incurred by public water systems: Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) exceedances, failure to monitor and report, and treatment techniques

Drinking Water Orders Information about the types of drinking water orders that are issued when a threat to the public exists from contamination of a public water systems drinking water

Drinking Water Safety Alerts

Field Inspection Staff

What is a Public Water System? Definitions and examples of public water systems and types of public water systems

New Well and New Source Approval Steps for obtaining approval of a new public water system, or approval for a new well or new source for an existing public water system

Treatment Addition, removal, and changes to drinking water treatment, treatment system maintenance, water treatment chemicals, and treatment failures

Water System Inspections

Technical Assistance Information on technical assistance available to public water systems

Seasonal Water Systems Resources for seasonal water systems such as campgrounds, golf courses, sporting camps, and ski areas

Water Resources Staff

Service Connection

Source Water Protection Guidance, resources, and information for protecting drinking water sources and preventing contamination

Emergency Response Resources Resources for responding to emergencies, such as severe weather events, loss of pressure/water, treatment failure, and boil water orders.

Security and Emergency Preparedness Guidance, resources, and information on preparing, implementing, and updating drinking water security and emergency preparedness plans

Roadside Springs

Water Operator's Board

Well Driller's Commission

Well Types in Maine

Hydrogeology

Surface Water Bodies Used to Supply Drinking Water to Maine

Public Water System Mapping

Information Management Staff

Drinking Water Commission

Financial Resources Funding programs available to public water systems

Laboratory Certification