«^njfc ^hed States r% t • *m A r • - 'cH^sssT"" Prolwfon P N / Wn te r The PNiWriter is a new web based tool that will help small systems create public notices by answering questions and filling in blanks. What is it? How does it work? Where can 1 get one? How quick is it? Is my information secure? What about new rules that are finalized? What if 1 need to make changes to my notice? What will 1 need to create a public notice? What if 1 operate more than one system? Where can 1 get more information? The PN/Writer is a web based program that allows water operators or other designated personnel to enter data to generate a public notice. After you log in you will see a series of questions about the violation or situation requiring public notice. After you finish answering questions and filling in blanks you will be able to print or download your public notice, an instruction sheet, and public notice certification. PN/Writer is free and available at: http://www.pniwriter.org PNiWriter takes a short time to fill out if you have all of your violation or situation information handy. Required information, such as mandatory health effects language, is already included to save you time. Yes. You will designate a username and password which ensures you and only personnel you authorize are able to access or change a system's information. PN/Writer will add all new Federal requirements needed to create a public notice so you do not need to worry about new changes. The program allows you to edit information you entered or download the notice to make changes as necessary (i.e., if your primacy agency has additional requirements). You will need internet access and the information about your violation or situation (i.e., violation date, type of violation, sample result (if applicable), date of return to compliance, what happened, etc). You may use the PN/Writer to create separate public notices for as many systems as you need, there is no limit. Also, you can copy and modify a notice for repeat notice requirements. At www.pniwriter.oro> or contact the Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1-800-426-4791. Office of Water (4606M) EPA816-F-07-024 www.epa.gov/safewater December 2007 ------- |