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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
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
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
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
Financial Resources Funding programs available to public water systems