Protect your water supply—enjoy good health.

Clean water promotes good public health. Everyone deserves to have a safe and reliable source of drinking water. To make sure water from the tap is safe, we permit, regulate, educate and consult with:

• Water systems.
• Industry professionals.
• Property owners.
• Businesses.

Where does my water come from?

If you live in a city or town, your water likely comes from a large municipal water system. Residents—outside city limits—get water from small water systems or individual wells.

Types of water systems.

Individual well:

• One well serving a single family home.

Public water system:

• A system serving more than one household.
• A system serving a commercial establishment (school, park, church, business, etc.)
• Large water systems (Group A)
  • Serves 15 or more connections.
  • Serves population greater than 25.
• Small water systems (Group B)
  • Serves 2-14 connections.
  • Serves population less than 25.

How do I find out about my water system?

• Check your water bill (name, phone number.)
• Ask your neighbors.
• Click Data and Records box below.
• Contact us.

Resources

• Education & Outreach
• Online Resources