United States Environmental Protection Agency CCRfWriter The CCRiWriter is a new internet-based tool that will help water systems create their annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) by answering required questions and filling in blanks. The CCR/Writer is a web-based program that allows water system operators or designated personnel to enter data and generate a CCR. How does it work? After logging in, you will see a series of questions about your system's source water and detected contaminants. After you finish answering the questions, you may print or download the completed report. Where can I get one? CCR/Writer is a free service for water systems available at: www.ccriwriter.com How quick is it? CCR/Writer takes a short time to fill out if you have your contaminant monitoring results handy. Required information, such as definitions, are already included to save you time. Is my information secure? Yes. You will designate a user name and password which ensures you and only personnel you authorize are able to access or change a system's information. What about new rules that are finalized? CCR/Writer will add all new Federal requirements needed to prepare CCR reports, as needed, so you do not have to worry about new changes. What if I need to make changes to the report? The website allows you to edit information you entered or download the report to make changes as necessary (i.e., if your State has additional requirements). What will I need to create my CCR? Because the CCR/Writer is internet driven, you will need access to the internet and the monitoring results you report in your annual CCR. What if I operate more than one water system? You may use the CCR/Writer to create separate CCRs for as many systems as you need; there is no limit. Can I use it year after year? Yes! You can save reports under different names. Each report is stored and accessible by the user name and password you designate. At www.ccriwriter.com or contact Lisa Christ at 202 564-8354 for more information. Office of Water (4606M) • EPA 816-F-02-027 • www.epa.gov/safewater • December 2002 ------- |