Safeguarding our water supply
Unregulated Drinking Water Initiative Webinar Available for Viewing!
If you were unable to attend the Unregulated Drinking Water Initiative (UDWI) webinar on July 11, 2011, the recording is available here! The webinar provides a brief overview of the UDWI and also goes into detail about state pilot projects in Oregon and Maine that aimed to identify and access existing private well data sources in their state. If you participated in the webinar, please take a few minutes to fill out this brief evaluation survey so that ASTHO can continually improve it's webinars and online events.
About
ASTHO’s safe water program supports state efforts to ensure safe drinking water, protect against recreational water hazards, strengthen wastewater programs, and support policies aimed at improving public health protection by enhancing our nation’s water infrastructure.Access and Availability
ASTHO Position Statement on Small Systems Affordability Criteria and Variances (pdf)
ASTHO recommends changes to EPA regulation of small community water systems to reduce consumers' exposure to health risks.
Drinking Water
Unregulated Drinking Water Initiative (pdf)
The Unregulated Drinking Water Initiative (UDWI) was initiated by the CDC National Center for Environmental Health in 2009 through the formation of a national workgroup to address challenges faced by unregulated drinking water sources, such as private wells. This article, featured in the Journal of Environmental Health, outlines the key challenges faced by unregulated drinking water sources as well as the goals and planned activities for the UDWI.
ASTHO Position Statement on Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care Products in Water (PPCPs) (pdf)
ASTHO urges federal agencies to develop a national framework for the safe and proper disposal of unused PPCPs and a research agenda for treatment technologies to remove these contaminants from the environment. ASTHO also supports a public health research agenda to gain greater understanding of the potential health risks associated with PPCPs in drinking water.
Source Water Collaborative (external site)
ASTHO is a member of this nationwide coalition united to protect the lakes, rivers and aquifers supplying America ’s drinking water.
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Recreational Water Safety
Harmful Algal Blooms
Resources on blue-green algae and harmful algal blooms from states, federal agencies, and international organizations.
Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act (audio)
All-State Conference Call with ASTHO and the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
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Waterborne Disease Outbreaks
States of Preparedness: Success Stories (pdf)
Find state public health successful response stories to flooding, waterborne disease outbreaks, and other water-related events.
Staff
Kerry Williams, MEM, Senior Director, Environmental Health
Nancy Goff, MPH, Director, Environmental Health
Kathleen Dolan, MHS, Analyst, Environmental Health