Drinking Water Program
2010
Annual Staff Merit Award Winner
Dawn
Abbott, Enforcement Specialist
2011 DWSRF Request for Projects
The Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DW-SRF) Program offered $17 million in funding for water system improvements in 2010. As a result 29 projects have or will be undertaken with partial grants or low interest loans. Project Applications for the 2011 season are now available. Don’t miss out on your opportunity to access 2011 funds for your capital project needs by filling out your project application now. Learn more.
Maine
Public Drinking Water Commission 2010 Annual Report
Download the Drinking Water Commission Annual Report 2010
Annual Report.
(pdf file)
2009 Drinking Water Construction Project Report (pdf file)
"Working Together for Safe Drinking Water"
Hatcase Pond, public drinking water source
Safe drinking water is essential to maintaining good human health. Maine citizens and visitors enjoy access to excellent quality drinking water from many lakes, rivers and underground aquifers. More than 2,200 public water systems provide drinking water to over half of Maine’s population and many guests.
The State of Maine Drinking Water Program helps public water systems comply with the federal Safe Drinking Water Act and state regulations, provides technical assistance, works with systems to protect source water areas and provides grants or loans funds for infrastructure improvements.
The Program staff includes engineers, geologists, chemists, environmental and legal specialists and other dedicated professionals. As a result, there is a range of expertise available to the regulated community and the general public.
In the event of a public water system emergency after normal business hours, please call the Maine DWP emergency number (207) 557-4214.
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EPA Launches Web Forum on How to Best Protect
America’s
Drinking Water
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is launching
a web-based discussion forum to gather public input on how the agency
can improve protection of drinking water. The information will be used
in implementing EPA’s new drinking water strategy announced by
Administrator Lisa P. Jackson in March. Learn more.
Capacity Development Training Reimbursement Fund
The Capacity Development Training Reimbursement Fund allows providers to receive reimbursement for training water operators and water system owners or employees. Learn more. (pdf file)
2010 Capacity Development Training Reimbursement Fund Attendance Sheet (pdf file)
Trust for Public Lands Grant,
Land and Water Alignment Process
Under a grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, The Trust for Public Land and the Smart Growth
Leadership Institute, in partnership with the Association of State Drinking Water Administrators and River Network, have selected several states as partners for a program focused on Protecting Drinking Water Sources through alignment of state land use and drinking water programs. Learn more. (pdf file)
Report on 2008 Waterborne Disease Outbreak in Alamosa, Colorado
Ron Falco, Colorado drinking water administrator, presented an overview of an Alamosa, Colorado waterborne disease outbreak at ASDWA's 2008 Annual Conference in Colorado Springs. The final report of that incident along with report appendices, an executive summary, a YouTube story about the investigation, and a YouTube photo journal slideshow are all available through the link below. The Alamosa story is a great example for all drinking water administrators of an effective and collaborative response to a tragic incident.
http://www.cdphe.state.co.us/wq/drinkingwater/AlamosaOutbreak.html
Updated 08/23/2010
