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Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance (2201 A)
Washington, DC 20460
EPA DOCUMENT NUMBER 305R10001
June 3, 2010
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ii
INTRODUCTION 1
PART 1. SUMMARY OF COMPLIANCE AND ENFORCEMENT AT PUBLIC WATER
SYSTEMS THROUGHOUT THE U.S., INCLUDING THOSE IN INDIAN COUNTRY .. 4
PART 2. SUMMARY OF COMPLIANCE AND ENFORCEMENT AT PUBLIC WATER
SYSTEMS IN INDIAN COUNTRY 10
PART 3. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 14
APPENDIX A
Glossary of Terms
APPENDIX B
Summaries of State Annual Compliance Reports
List of Tables
Table A-l: Significant Monitoring Violations for Annual State Public Water System Reports
Table A-2: Summary of Drinking Water Regulations for Public Water Systems During 2007/2008
Table B-1: Summary of Elements Reported by States in 2007
Table B-2: Summary of Elements Reported by States in 2008
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Executive Summary
EPA is directed by the Safe Drinking Water Act (SD WA) to annually report on public water system
performance in the United States. This National Public Water System Compliance Report (Report) for
2007-2008 documents that, while the majority of the U.S. population has access to safe drinking water,
many systems are in violation of drinking water standards. The lack of data completeness results in the
possible underestimation of noncompliance; EPA and states need to work together to address this problem.
EPA's new system-wide policy for targeting and addressing public water systems with widespread
violations and/or violations of health-based drinking water standards issued on December 8, 2009, is
expected to be instrumental in improving compliance trends.
In 2007 and 2008, there were approximately 155,000 public water systems in the U.S., serving over 300
million users. Small systems comprise the vast majority of all systems. Noncompliance occurs more
frequently at smaller systems, and is often the result of fewer resources to operate and maintain compliance
with complex regulations. For this reason, EPA and other organizations provide significant resources to
small water systems to build their capacity to properly finance, operate, and maintain their drinking water
systems. EPA funds eight technology assistance centers, conducts on-site visits and maintains multiple,
free online financial and technical websites.
Overall Compliance is Improving
In 2006, some EPA regions began working to return public water systems to compliance with all the rules
they violate rather than addressing violations one rule at a time. EPA has tracked the number of public
water systems (PWSs) in significant noncompliance - a category of noncompliance EPA has historically
used to identify the most serious violations ~ with at least one rule at the same point in time on annual
bases. From a high of 12,596 systems in July 2006, the number of systems in the U.S. with at least one
instance of significant noncompliance decreased to 8,438 systems in July 2008, a reduction of 33%.
Compliance and Enforcement at PWSs in U.S., Including Indian Country
The data submitted by primacy agencies indicate that 7% of all public water systems in the U. S., serving
approximately 20,570,000 users, had violations of health-based standards in 2007 and 2008.
In both 2007 and 2008, about 19% of all public water systems had significant monitoring and reporting
violations (29,119 systems in 2008; 28,916 in 2007). This is of concern because if a system does not
monitor and report on the quality of its water, it is impossible to know if there are health-based violations.
The most frequently occurring violations in 2007 and 2008 were under the Total Conform Rule, including
exceedance of the maximum contaminant level (MCL) and violation of monitoring and reporting
requirements.
Compliance and Enforcement in Indian Country
Ninety-four percent of tribal systems are small; that is, each serves 3,300 or fewer users. Small systems
serve approximately 40% of tribal users.
EPA regions reported that 16% of tribally owned and operated public water systems had health-based
violations in 2007 and 2008 (134 and 131 systems, respectively). These systems served 178,700 users in
2007 and 193,700 users in 2008.
EPA regions reported that 42% of tribal systems had significant monitoring and reporting violations in
2008 (41% in 2007).
The most frequently occurring violation at tribal systems in 2007 and 2008 was monitoring and reporting
under the Chemical Contaminant Group.
Recommendations
EPA has developed, in consultation with the states, an approach for enforcement targeting and response at
all public water systems. In December 2009, EPA issued a new policy for prioritizing public water systems
with violations and then addressing those with the greatest impact on public health. The new policy is
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expected to increase the effectiveness of state and Federal enforcement and improve compliance trends.
The prioritization formula takes into account a system's compliance with all drinking water rules at once
rather than one at a time, as was historically done. The policy also establishes a time period within which
formal enforcement will be initiated if assistance or informal enforcement do not quickly return a system to
compliance with all rules.
An important component of implementing this new policy is ensuring that compliance and enforcement
data are entered accurately, completely, and in a timely manner by EPA, states and tribes with primacy.
EPA is confident that these efforts will better target enforcement resources to systems that pose the greatest
risk to public health, and will help improve the quality and quantity of data available to the public, and for
monitoring and implementing SDWA.
This new targeting and enforcement approach is expected to yield benefits for EPA, primacy agencies and
the public. EPA expects that compliance rates and data quality will improve as the approach becomes well
established. The approach will improve EPA's ability to ensure primacy agencies' performance in
returning systems to compliance in a timely manner, including initiating formal enforcement when
necessary.
EPA recognizes that enforcement is not the only means to address compliance problems at public water
systems, and devotes considerable resources to small system capacity development in the form of
compliance, managerial, financial and technical assistance.
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2007/2008 National Public Water Systems
Compliance Report
Introduction
Purpose of Report
The National Public Water Systems Compliance Report summarizes and evaluates annual reports
submitted by primacy agencies1 regarding compliance at public water systems of all types and sizes in the
U.S. in calendar years 2007 and 2008. The information in this report is national in scope and does not
provide information about specific water systems. Public water system operators are required to provide
information about their specific water system compliance to the public in their annual Consumer
Confidence Report (CCR). The CCR tells customers about the source of their water, any contaminants
detected, the risks of exposure to those contaminants, and where they can obtain additional information.
This report is compiled annually as required by Section 1414(c)(3)(B) of the Safe Drinking Water Act
(SDWA). The report includes the following:
Part 1: Summary of compliance and enforcement data submitted by primacy agencies
Part 2: Summary of compliance, enforcement, and financial assistance at tribally owned and operated
public water systems
Part 3: Conclusions and recommendations
Appendices: Evaluation of reports submitted by primacy agencies
Scope of Report
This report summarizes noncompliance at all public water systems of all types throughout the U.S. and in
Indian country for the years 2007 and 2008.
A public water system (PWS) is a system that provides water for human consumption, if such system has at
least 15 service connections or regularly serves at least 25 individuals at least 60 days out of the year. EPA
does not have the authority to regulate private drinking water wells that do not meet the above criteria.
System size is determined by the size of the population served by the system:
Very small - serving 500 or fewer users
Small-serving 501 to 3,300 users
Medium - serving 3,301 to 10,000 users
Large - serving 10,001-100,000 users
Very large - serving more than 100,000 users
Public water systems can also be categorized by type:
Community - A water system that serves the same population throughout the year. Eighty-three
percent (83%) of these systems are small.
Non-Transient/Non-Community - A public water system that regularly supplies water to at least 25 of
the same people at least six months per year, but not year-round. Some examples are schools,
factories, office buildings, and hospitals which have their own water systems. Ninety-nine percent
(99%) of these systems are small.
1 Federal approval to implement the drinking water program is called primary enforcement authority, or
"primacy." The term "primacy agency" includes 57 states, commonwealths, and territories that have been
approved to implement the drinking water program within their jurisdiction. It also includes the Navajo
Nation. During calendar years 2007 and 2008, EPA directly implemented the drinking water program in
Wyoming, the District of Columbia, and throughout all of Indian country other than the Navajo Nation.
EPA is responsible for reporting violations in areas where the Agency directly implements the program.
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Transient/Non-Community - A public water system that provides water in a place such as a gas station
or campground where people do not remain for a long period of time. One hundred percent (100%) of
these systems are small.
System size can be linked to a system's ability to maintain or return to compliance. In general, larger
public water systems have the capacity to maintain compliance more easily than small systems, and can
return to compliance more quickly than small systems. This disparity is often the result of differences in
financial, administrative, and technical capacity between large and small systems. Small systems have
fewer users from whom to collect the funds to purchase and install needed infrastructure, and to operate
and maintain the system. Because the per-user costs can appear prohibitive, small systems may charge
users rates that are lower than the true cost of collecting, treating and distributing the water. Lack of
funding may cause small systems to delay needed capital improvements. Small systems are often overseen
by part-time administrators who are not environmental professionals, and the pay for the system operators
may not be adequate to attract and keep someone with the necessary training and skills. If there are
violations, small systems often do not have the cash reserves needed to correct the underlying problems,
and they may find their ratepayers reluctant or unable to increase their payments. Because of the
relationship between system size and the ability to achieve and maintain compliance, the findings in this
report are discussed in terms of system size. In addition, data on very small and small systems are grouped
together for discussion purposes, as are data on large and very large systems.
Significant violations are defined by the Safe Drinking Water Act to include:
all violations of health-based standards, including exceedances of MCLs and violations of treatment
technique rules;
significant notification violations (i.e.,complete failure to provide required notification); and
significant monitoring and reporting violations (usually meaning a system took no sample or reported
no results during a compliance period. See Table A-l).
EPA guidance establishes a framework for prioritizing systems for formal enforcement in order to ensure
that those with the most severe violations are addressed. For each drinking water rule, the most serious
violations or combination of frequent or persistent violations are considered significant noncompliance
(SNC).
Source and Quality of Data
The data summarized in this report is housed in the Safe Drinking Water Information System/Federal
Version (SDWIS/FED). Public water systems are required to sample and test their water and report the
results to the agency with primacy for implementing SDWAusually the state in which the system is
located, or to EPA if the system is in Indian country. The primacy agency reviews the test results and other
required reports and determines whether a violation has occurred. The primacy agency is required by
SDWA to enter all violation and enforcement data into SDWIS; a finding of compliance is not required to
be entered into SDWIS.
EPA evaluates state programs' data quality by conducting data verification audits and triennial national
data quality assessments, comparing primacy agencies' files and records with information in SDWIS/FED
to verify accuracy, completeness and whether compliance determinations are made in accordance with
Federal regulations. The most recent review, published in 2006, reported the following findings:
62% of the health-based violations were reported.
8% of lead and copper rule treatment technique violations were reported.
29% of the monitoring and reporting (M/R) violations were reported.
While data completeness is clearly a serious issue, a detailed discussion of the data quality findings is
beyond the scope of this document. The full report, 2006 Drinking Water Data Reliability Analysis and
Action Plan is available online at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/databases/pdfs/report data datareliabilitv
2006.pdf
Based on the incompleteness of the violation data reported by states, EPA recognizes the findings in this
report underestimate the actual level of noncompliance at PWSs in 2007 and 2008. EPA continues to work
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with its state partners to identify and resolve problems that may have produced data discrepancies in the
past and to ensure that complete and accurate documentation is available to help assess the safety of the
nations' drinking water.
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Part 1. Summary of Compliance and Enforcement at PWSs
throughout the U.S., Including Tribally Owned and Operated
PWSs
Inventory of Public Water Systems by Size
The number of systems operating in 2007 and 2008 varied slightly from 155,559 to 154,622, respectively.
The proportion of small systems to the total number of systems remained the same, at 94% in both years.
Distribution of U.S. PWSs by Size
2008 Total Number of Systems = 154,622
2007 Total Number of Systems = 155,559
Small systems comprise the vast majority of all systems, but they serve just 13% of all users. Small
systems include those serving communities with populations of 3,300 or fewer, as well as some non-
community systems serving offices, hospitals, gas stations and parks. Large systems serve communities
with populations of 10,000 or greater. These make up 3% of all systems but serve 78% of all users.
Because 3% of systems are medium-sized and because they serve just 10% of users, they are not discussed
separately in this report. Data on medium-sized systems are included in the discussion of large systems.
Systems with Significant Violations of Any Type
In 2008, 73% (112,454) of public water systems in the U.S., serving approximately 76% of the population,
had no significant violation of any type (72% or 111,733 in 2007, serving approximately 77% of the
population), as reported by primacy agencies. Please note that all references to populations served
throughout this report are approximate, because most consumers receive drinking water from more than
one system, i.e., at home, at work, at parks or commercial establishments, etc. Therefore, adding the
number of users of all system types results in a number greater than the entire U.S. population.
The types of violations that were reported by the remaining 27% of systems are shown below.
Number of Systems with Significant Violations
Total Number of Systems 2008 = 154,622
Total Number of Systems 2007 = 155,559
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Systems with Violations of Variances or Exemptions
Under Federal law, states and EPA can grant variances or exemptions to public water systems in limited
circumstances allowing them to install alternative technology or giving them more time to meet a standard
if public health is adequately protected in the interim. No violations of variances or exemptions were
reported by the primacy agencies during 2007 or 2008.
Systems with Health-Based Violations
Health-based standards regulate contaminants that negatively impact human health even with limited
exposure. Health-based standards include Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs) and Treatment
Techniques (TTs). An MCL is the highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. A TT is
a required treatment process (such as filtration or disinfection) intended to prevent the occurrence of or
deactivate a contaminant in drinking water. TTs are adopted where it is not economically or
technologically feasible to monitor the level of a contaminant, such as microbes, where even single
organisms that occur unpredictably or episodically can cause adverse health effects.
It is important to note that when a public water system violates a health-based standard, the consumers of
that system may be at an increased risk of illness depending upon several factors including the type and
concentration of the contaminant, and the duration and the magnitude of the exceedance. Systems that
exceed MCLs are required to notify their consumers about the possibility of these increased health risks.
EPA tracks violations of the health-based standards in five categories:
Chemical Contaminants - This category includes rules for organic, inorganic (except for lead and
copper), and radioactive contaminants. Compliance with many organic and inorganic standards is
determined on the basis of shared samples, with one missed sample resulting in a monitoring and
reporting violation of many standards.
Total Coliform Rule (TCR) ~ Coliform bacteria are usually not a threat to humans, but their presence
in drinking water can indicate a lapse in treatment and the possible presence of other, more dangerous
microbes.
Microbial Contaminants - These contaminants are addressed by the long term interim enhanced
surface water treatment rule (LTIESWTR), surface water treatment rule (SWTR), interim enhanced
surface water rule (IESWTR), and filter backwash recycling rule.
Lead and Copper Rule (LCR).
Disinfection By-Product Rule (DBPR).
Based on data reported by primacy agencies, 93% of systems (144,788 in 2007; 143,829 in 2008) had no
violations of health-based standards. Conversely, 7% of systems had health-based violations. These
systems served aproximately 23.3 million users in 2007 and 20.6 million users in 2008.
Systems with Monitoring and Reporting Violations
If a system does not monitor the quality of its water, it is impossible for primacy agencies to know whether
the system has violated a health-based requirement. For this reason, a system's failure to monitor and
report is a significant violation that must be addressed and corrected.
In both 2007 and 2008, about 19% of all public water systems had significant monitoring and reporting
violations (29,119 systems in 2008; 28,916 in 2007). Over half of these systems had at least one violation
of monitoring and reporting requirements of the Total Coliform Rule.
Significant Violations Reported Most Frequently
In 2008, primacy agencies reported 18,747 health-based violations (18,846 in 2007). In 2008, 48% of
reported health-based violations were for the total conform rule (TCR), making it the most frequently
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reported health-based violation in 2008. Total conform violations were also the most frequently reported
health-based violation in 2007, at 50% of the total health-based violations.
In 2008, primacy agencies reported 125,961 significant monitoring and reporting violations. Monitoring
and reporting violations for the chemical contaminant group were the most frequent monitoring and
reporting violations in both 2007and 2008, at 57% and 68%, respectively.
Percentage of Significant Violations by Rule 2008
Total Number Significant Violations = 42,168
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Fund and other state funding programs;
Reviewing water system plans and specifications;
Conducting training sessions;
Holding public information meetings;
Lending specialized monitoring equipment; and
Publishing information about training events and other educational opportunities.
Enforcement
When a drinking water violation is identified and compliance assistance does not return the violating
system to compliance, EPA program implementation guidelines require the state to initiate an enforcement
response as a condition of receiving EPA funding. Acceptable enforcement responses are defined in part
by the Safe Drinking Water Act and in part by EPA guidance. They include a variety of escalating
informal and formal actions as the state or EPA attempts to return a violating public water system to
compliance as quickly as possible.
Generally, the primacy agency's first responses to violations are informal actions such as reminder letters,
warning letters, notices of violation, field visits, and telephone calls. In 2008, primacy agencies initiated
124,752 informal actions (109,076 in 2007).
If a violation continues or recurs, the primacy agency must initiate a formal enforcement response that
requires the violating public water system to return to compliance under an enforceable timetable. Formal
enforcement responses include citations, administrative orders with or without penalties, civil referrals to
state attorneys general or to the Department of Justice, filing criminal charges, and other sanctions.
If there is risk to public health, EPA and the state can issue emergency orders that require the public water
system to immediately take action to protect public health and return the system to compliance.
Prioritization of Systems for Formal Enforcement
EPA guidance establishes a framework for prioritizing systems for formal enforcement to ensure that those
with the most severe violations are addressed quickly. Most drinking water rules contain a specific
definition of significant noncompliance (SNC) specific to that rule, i.e., the violations or combination of
frequent or persistent violations that are considered the most serious. A system may be in significant
noncompliance with more than one rule at the same time. Once a system is determined to be in significant
noncompliance, the primacy agency or EPA must take formal enforcement action within six months.
As indicated earlier in this report, data reported by primacy agencies indicated that 27% of systems had
significant violations in 2008 (27% in 2007).
EPA prioritized those systems to identify those in significant noncompliance and the highest priority
for action by the primacy agency. EPA determined that 12,878 systems (approximately 8% of all
systems) were in SNC at some time during calendar year 2008 (14,365, or 9% in 2007).
Public Water Systems in Significant Noncompliance
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EPA continually monitors the number of systems in SNC in each state and in Indian country. Beginning in
2006, some but not all EPA regions addressed all significant noncompliance at a system simultaneously.
Other regions continued to address significant noncompliance on a rule-by-rule basis with the result that a
system could return to compliance with one rule but still be in significant noncompliance with others.
Although this holistic approach was not adopted in all EPA regions until December 2009, the number of
systems in SNC decreased from 12,596 systems in July 2006 to 8438 in July 2008 (a 33% reduction).
EPA fully expects the number of systems with significant noncompliance to continue this downward trend
as all regions shift to this more holistic approach.
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In 2008, primacy agencies initiated 5,875 formal enforcement actions in response to drinking water
violations at public water systems in their jurisdictions (4,462 in 2007). The vast majority of these actions
were taken by primacy states. EPA has primacy in Wyoming, the District of Columbia, and in Indian
country, except for the Navajo Nation. EPA's actions were primarily in these areas where it has primacy.
EPA has also initiated enforcement action in primacy states, often at a state's invitation.
EPA and State Formal Enforcement Actions at PWSs
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Not all significant noncompliance requires formal enforcement actions. Some systems return to
compliance on their own without the need for enforcement. Further, EPA guidance allows primacy
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agencies to address a system's violations with informal actions before proceeding to formal enforcement if
the violation remains uncorrected. Enforcement actions often address multiple violations at the same
system. Finally, enforcement actions initiated in one year may address violations that first occurred in the
previous year.
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Part 2. Summary of Compliance and Enforcement at Tribally
Owned and Operated PWSs
Implementation of SDWA in Indian Country
Tribes may apply for eligibility to receive primary enforcement authority (known as primacy) to administer
the drinking water program provided they meet the requirements of Sections 1413 and 1451 of the Safe
Drinking Water Act (SDWA). As of 2008, only the Navajo Nation had received primacy for most public
water systems on the Navajo Reservation. EPA administers the drinking water program in the rest of
Indian country.
Compliance figures for Alaska Native Villages outside of Indian country are not included in this section of
the report. The Alaska Native Villages are not federally recognized tribes, therefore, the state acts as the
primacy agency in reporting violations. Similarly, compliance figures for 18 public water systems in
Indian country located in Oklahoma are not included in this section of the report. In the case of the 18
Oklahoma systems, the state acts as the primacy agency for these federally recognized tribal systems. Most
of the Indian population in Oklahoma is served by public water systems not sited on tribal trust land. For
those systems located on trust land who request to be regulated by EPA, Region 6 is the primacy agency for
reporting purposes. In cases where the state retains primacy, this information is found in the state reports
for Alaska and Oklahoma, respectively. The state reports do not, however, contain separate information on
these public water systems.
Inventory of Public Water Systems by Size
The number of tribally-owned and operated systems (hereafter referred to as tribal systems) operating in
Indian country in 2007 and 2008 remained constant at 825. Small systems comprise 92% of all systems in
Indian country. These small systems served approximately 40% of the people who received water from
public water systems. This is in contrast to the U.S. as a whole including Indian country, where small
systems comprise 94% of all systems and serve approximately 13% of all users. Nationally, a larger
percentage of small systems have violations when compared to larger systems, and small tribal PWSs have
more violations than small non-tribal PWSs. Thus, users of tribal PWSs are disproportionately affected by
noncompliance challenges shared by small systems.
Distribution of Tribally Owned and Operated PWSs by Size
Total Number of Systems 2007 and 2008 = 825
Systems with Significant Violations of Any Type
In 2008, primacy agencies reported that 45% or 371 of the 825 tribal public water systems, serving
approximately 565,000 users, had no significant violation of any type (37% or 309 in 2007).
The types of violations reported by the remaining 55% of systems (63% of systems in 2007) are shown
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Systems with Health-Based Violations
Sixteen percent of tribal systems had health-based violations in both 2007 and 2008. These systems served
193,700 or 19% of users in 2008, and 178,744 or 18% of users in 2007.
Systems with Significant Monitoring and Reporting Violations
If a system did not monitor the quality of its water, it is impossible to know if it has violated health-based
requirements. For this reason, a system's significant failure to monitor and report is a major violation that
must be addressed and corrected.
In 2008, 347 tribal systems (42%) had significant monitoring and reporting violations (41% in 2007).
Significant Violations Reported Most Frequently
The most frequently reported violation among all tribal systems in both 2007 and 2008 was monitoring and
reporting under the Chemical Contaminant group.
In 2008, exceedances of the MCL for the Chemical Contaminant group were the most frequently violated
health-based standards, making up 42% of all health-based violations. Exceedance of the MCL for the
Total Coliform Rule was the most frequently-violated health-based standard in 2007, accounting for 50%
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EPA Response to Violations
EPA's Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance identified tribal public water system compliance
a national priority in fiscal year 2005. In 2007/2008, EPA continued to devote significant financial and
staff resources to improve compliance with SDWA and implementing regulations at tribal PWSs.
Compliance Assistance
EPA's tribal compliance assistance program is designed to help maintain compliance with the SDWA.
EPA works in partnership with utility managers, operators, other tribal environmental staff, and tribal
elected officials to provide safe, clean drinking water to tribe members.
EPA provides compliance assistance to tribal officials through training sessions, newsletters, telephone
support, and system visits. EPA and/or its agents provide on-site assistance to assess current compliance
status, develop monitoring schedules and compliance plans, and conduct sanitary surveys.
EPA coordinates many of these activities with other federal agencies, including the Indian Health Service
and the Bureau of Reclamation. In addition, non-governmental organizations and inter-tribal consortia,
including the Native American Water Association, the Rural Water Association, and the Rural Community
Assistance Corporation, work with EPA and the tribal water system officials to meet the SDWA
requirements.
Enforcement
When a tribal public water system fails to meet the requirements of the SDWA and implementing
regulations, EPA tries to return the system to compliance using compliance assistance. Enforcement
actions are taken only if compliance assistance does not remedy the violation or an emergency action is
required to immediately protect public health.
If an enforcement action is appropriate, EPA can initiate administrative orders, including emergency
administrative orders, and refer civil and criminal cases to the Department of Justice. The "EPA Policy for
the Administration of Environmental Programs on Indian Reservations" (EPA Indian Policy, 11/8/84) and
the "Guidance on the Enforcement Principles Outlined in the 1984 Indian Policy" (EPA Enforcement
Principles) guide the Agency's approach to bringing civil administrative or judicial enforcement actions in
Indian country.
Prioritization of Systems for Formal Enforcement
EPA generally designates a public water system to be in significant noncompliance (SNC) if the system has
serious, frequent or persistent violations for a specific regulation that may pose a threat to public health.
This enables the states and EPA to prioritize enforcement resources to ensure that the most severe
violations are addressed first. A system can be designated as SNC if it has a poor monitoring & reporting
history, even if there are no reported health-based violations.
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Of the 825 tribally owned and operated public water systems, EPA determined that 298 systems
(approximately 36%) were in significant noncompliance with one or more drinking water standards in
calendar year 2008 (399 systems or 48% in 2007).
In 2008, 95% of these systems were small systems (94% in 2007).
In 2008, EPA took 15 formal enforcement actions (3 in 2007).
It is important to note that not all significant noncompliance requires formal enforcement actions. Some
systems return to compliance on their own without the need for enforcement. Further, EPA guidance
allows primacy agencies to address a system's violations with compliance, managerial or technical
assistance, or informal enforcement actions before proceeding to formal enforcement if the violation
remains uncorrected. Enforcement actions often address multiple violations at the same system.
Financial Assistance to Tribal PWSs
EPA provides financial assistance to public water systems in Indian country to help build tribal capacity to
operate and maintain systems in compliance with SDWA. Capacity building is a long-term solution that
includes providing financial, administrative, and technical assistance as they develop their environmental
programs. EPA's Indian General Assistance Program provides grants to plan, develop, and establish
environmental protection programs, including drinking water programs.
EPA also distributes funds for specific drinking water program priorities. EPA set aside $6,278,500 in
FY2008 for activities to support Tribal Public Water System Supervision (PWSS) Programs ($6,325,500 in
FY2007). EPA uses these funds to operate the PWSS program in Indian country. The Navajo Nation, as a
program with primacy, also received financial support from PWSS funds. These funds are used to
implement the PWSS program, including activities such as:
Improving capacity at tribal drinking water systems source water and wellhead protection projects;
Completing source water assessments;
Providing training to tribal operators;
Compiling and analyzing compliance information; and
Responding to violations.
EPA also distributes funds to improve the infrastructure of water systems to achieve compliance. Each
year, 1.5% of the appropriation for the national Drinking Water State Revolving Fund program is set aside
for American Indian communities and Alaska Native Villages. The FY 2008 set-aside amounted to
$12,435,000 ($12,652,000 in FY2007). These funds are used for:
Distribution system improvements;
Community water system extensions;
Replacement of water mains;
Adding new wells;
Treatment improvements;
Construction of new pumphouses; and
Consolidation of systems to leverage resources and achieve economies of scale.
Finally, through cooperative agreements with other Federal agencies, small tribal public water systems
receive information on training and technical assistance, wellhead and ground water protection, and source
water protection.
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Part 3. Conclusions and Recommendations
Based on the incompleteness of the violation data reported by primacy agencies, EPA recognizes the
findings in this report underestimate the actual level of noncompliance at PWSs in 2007 and 2008.
Compliance and Enforcement at PWSs in U.S.
Small systems comprise the vast majority of systems with significant violations as well as those prioritized
by EPA as being in significant noncompliance. Nationally, small systems serve 13% of all users. In Indian
country, small tribal systems serve 40% of users.
The data submitted by primacy agencies indicate that 7% of public water systems had violations of health-
based standards in 2007 and 2008.
In both 2007 and 2008, about 19% of all public water systems had significant monitoring and reporting
violations (29,119 systems in 2008; 28,916 in 2007).
The most frequently occurring violations in 2007 and 2008 were under the Total Conform Rule, including
exceedance of the MCL and violation of monitoring and reporting requirements.
Compliance and Enforcement in Indian Country
EPA regions reported that 16% of tribally owned and operated public water systems had health-based
violations in both 2007 and 2008 (131 and 134 systems, respectively).
EPA regions reported that 42% of tribal systems had significant monitoring and reporting violations in
2008 (41% in 2007). This is of concern because if a system does not monitor and report on the quality of
its water, it is impossible to know if there are health-based violations.
The most frequently occurring violation in 2007 and 2008 was monitoring and reporting under the
Chemical Contaminant Group.
Recommendations
1. Improve Compliance Rates
States and EPA should continue working together to return violating systems to compliance, as efficiently
and effectively as possible. Pursuing the more holistic systems-based approach to addressing
noncompliance in all regions and states should help to improve performance among public water systems
and government.
2. Improve Data Quality
Without accurate and complete data from primacy agencies, EPA cannot fulfill its oversight responsibility
to fully assess the state of compliance at the nation's public water systems. At the same time, complete and
accurate information is not available to the public. For these reasons, data quality improvement must
remain a high priority for EPA and the states.
EPA, states, and drinking water stakeholders should continue to work cooperatively to improve the quality
of the compliance data. More remains to be done to achieve 100% accurate, complete, and timely
information.
EPA's current data quality goal is set at 90% even though it is ultimately EPA's expectation that we will
achieve 100% in the future. Some of the next steps EPA, states, and the drinking water stakeholders have
agreed to undertake include:
Streamlining data reporting and reducing rule complexity;
Conducting more training to ensure regulatory staff can accurately determine compliance with drinking
water rules and data entry staff can upload complete and accurate data to SDWIS/FED;
Encouraging states to issue annual reminders to water systems of their compliance monitoring
schedules;
Providing states with individual, prioritized recommendations for improving their data quality;
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Performing more frequent data verification audits;
Calculating estimates for SDWIS/FED data quality every three years, or more frequently if data from a
sufficient number of data verifications are available;
Negotiating grant conditions with several states to encourage them to follow quality assurance/quality
control plans for drinking water violation data reported to EPA and address the differences in
interpretation of the regulation; and
Working with all states to implement the EPA Order 5360.1 A2 dealing with requirements for quality
management systems.
3. Maintain Oversight of State and EPA Programs
EPA regions continue to work with states to evaluate how well public water systems comply with the rules
and whether enforcement actions are protecting public health.
In December, 2009, EPA issued a revised SDWA Enforcement Response Policy to regions and states. The
revised policy includes a formula for prioritizing systems in significant noncompliance for formal
enforcement action to ensure that the most important problems are addressed in a timely and appropriate
manner. The policy establishes a timeframe within which regions and states are asked to address all
significant noncompliance at a system at once, rather than on a rule-by-rule basis. This approach,
developed in partnership with regions and states, has been implemented on an ad hoc basis for several
years, and has been successful in reducing the number of systems with unaddressed significant
noncompliance. Given the potential lag time between identification of noncompliance and the subsequent
return to compliance, compliance data may not reflect results of implementing this new policy for one or
two years.
4. Capacity Development for Small Systems
EPA recognizes the challenges facing small drinking water systems serving 3,300 or fewer users, and
provides tools and assistance for capacity development, which refers to the technical, financial and
managerial capacity of a system to provide safe drinking water. The capacity development program also
provides information about treatment technology options for small systems. Examples of EPA's capacity
development include:
EPA provides funding to support eight technology assistance centers that help small systems with
training, technical assistance, and technology demonstrations.
States and EPA help promote compliance with existing drinking water requirements by conducting
numerous assistance activities, such as on-site visits and the distribution of easy-to-read guides and
checklists.
EPA funding established and maintains the Local Government Environmental Assistance Network
(LGEAN), a source of free information on current and developing SDWA requirements (as well as
technical assistance, peer counseling, and financial guidance). LGEAN can be accessed on the internet
at www.lgean.org or by calling toll-free 1-877- TO-LGEAN (865-4326).
EPA established and maintains the Financing for Environmental Compliance website to provide
financial and technical assistance resources to help communities create a plan to finance environmental
capital assets. The website can be accessed at: http://www.epa.gov/compliance/assistance/financing
EPA has developed sets of tools that will assist small systems with implementing drinking water
regulations and managing their systems while still providing adequate public health protection. The
tools can be accessed at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/cupss/index.html.
5. Enforcement
* The states and EPA are pursuing enforcement actions against violating public water systems both to
deter violations and to ensure public health protection.
The Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance has made compliance at tribal public water
systems a national priority since 2005. As a part of this effort, EPA has worked closely with tribal
governments, utility managers and water system operators with particular emphasis on compliance
with microbial rules and standards for nitrates.
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EPA in December 2009 issued a revised enforcement response policy that clarifies state and federal
roles and responsibilities, timeframes, and mechanisms for returning violating systems to compliance
(described above under "3. Maintain Oversight of State and EPA Programs"). Simultaneously, EPA
began using a scoring formula for prioritizing violating systems for formal enforcement based on
weighted factors, such as type of violation, duration of noncompliance, and repeat offenses. This tool
is expected to ensure that enforcement resources are directed to noncompliant systems where they will
have greatest impact on protecting public health.
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Appendix A Glossary of Terms
Administrative Order
Formal enforcement actions issued by EPA or a State requiring action to address noncompliance at a public
water system, usually by means of a compliance schedule with enforceable milestone dates.
Chemical Rules
Refers collectively to regulations that protect the public from unsafe levels of organic chemicals, inorganic
chemicals (including lead and copper), and radioactivity in drinking water.
Community Water System
A public water system that serves at least 15 service connections used by year-round residents or regularly
serves at least 25 year-round residents (e.g., homes, apartments and condominiums that are occupied year-
round as primary residences).
Consumer Confidence Rule (CCR)
Requires community water systems to prepare and provide to their customers annual consumer confidence
reports on the quality of the water delivered by the systems.
Disinfection/Disinfectant By Product Rule (DBPR)
Applies to community water systems and nontransient non-community systems, including those serving
fewer than 10,000 people, that add a disinfectant to the drinking water during any part of the treatment
process. The Stage 1 DBPR specifically addresses risks associated with disinfectants and disinfectant
byproducts. This rule was published concurrently with the Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
(IESWTR), which addresses control of microbial pathogens.
Federally-recognized Indian Tribe
An Indian tribe, band, nation, pueblo, community, or Alaska Native Village that the Secretary of the
Interior acknowledges to exist as an Indian tribe pursuant to the Federally Recognized Indian Tribe List Act
of 1994, 25 U.S.C. Section 479a. Maintained by the Department of the Interior, the list of federally-
recognized tribes is updated periodically and published in the Federal Register. The latest list of federally-
recognized Indian tribes is available at 74 Federal Register (FR) 40218 (August 11, 2009).
Health-based Violation
A violation of either a Maximum Contaminant Level or a Treatment Technique requirement.
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule (IESWTR)
Applies to systems using surface water, or ground water under the direct influence of surface water, that
serve more tha 10,000 persons. The rule also includes provisions for states to conduct sanitary surveys for
surface water systems regardless of system size.
Large System
A public water system that serves more than 10,000 people.
Lead and Copper Rule (LCR)
Requires a public water system to take steps to minimize the risk of exposure to lead and copper in drinking
water by monitoring for these contaminants, installing corrosion control where required, and, where
necessary, educating the public about ways to reduce exposure. A system may also be required to treat its
source water or replace lead service lines.
Maximum Contaminant Level
The maximum permissible level of a contaminant in water delivered to any user of a public water system.
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Monitoring and Reporting Violation
Refers to either a violation of a monitoring and reporting schedule or violation of contaminant-specific
minimum testing schedules and operational reporting requirements. Those monitoring and reporting
violations considered "significant" for the purposes of the state and national public water system
compliance reports are described below in Table A-l.
Non-transient Non-community Water System
A non-community public water system that regularly serves at least 25 of the same persons over six months
per year. A typical example of a non-transient non-community water system is a school or an office
building that has its own water source, such as a drinking water well.
Primacy
The Safe Drinking Water Act requires EPA, States, and Tribes to work as partners to ensure delivery of
safe drinking water to the public. Any State or Indian Tribe can request responsibility for operation and
oversight of the drinking water program within its borders. In order to receive this responsibility (called
"primary enforcement authority" or "primacy"), a State or Tribe must show that, among other things, it has
adopted drinking water regulations that are at least as stringent as Federal regulations, and demonstrate its
capacity both to enforce those regulations and to implement other activities necessary to ensure
compliance.
In the absence of State or Tribal primacy, EPA assumes responsibility for administering the drinking water
program for that area. Of the 56 eligible States (defined to include Commonwealths, Territories, and the
District of Columbia), all but Wyoming and the District of Columbia have primacy. During calendar year
2001, the EPA Regional Offices administered the drinking water program within these two jurisdictions
and on all Tribal lands, except for the Navajo Nation.
Public Water System (PWS)
A system for the provision to the public of water for human consumption through pipes or other
constructed conveyances, if such system has at least 15 service connections or regularly serves at least 25
individuals at least 60 days out of the year. A public water system can be either a community water system,
a non-transient noncommunity water system, or a transient noncommunity water system.
Radionuclides
Radioactive particles, such as radium-226, radium-228, gross alpha, and beta particle/photon radioactivity,
can occur naturally in water or may result from human activity. EPA has established MCLs for uranium,
beta/photon emitters, alpha emitters, and combined radium 226/228.
Small Systems
Public water systems that serve no more than 3,300 people.
Surface Water Treatment Rule (SWTR)
The Surface Water Treatment Rule requires a public water system served by surface water or by ground
water under the influence of surface water to take steps (such as disinfection, filtration followed by
disinfection, or watershed control) to reduce potential exposure to microbiological contamination.
Total Coliform Rule (TCR)
Establishes limits on conform bacteria in water distribution systems. Although coliform bacteria, which are
found in decaying organic material and in the intestinal tract of humans and animals, are usually not
harmful to human health, their presence may indicate the presence of other, more dangerous microbial
contamination.
Transient Non-community Water System
A non-community water system that regularly serves at least 25 people (but not the same 25) over six
months per year. A typical example is a campground or a highway rest stop that has its own water source,
such as a drinking water well.
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Treatment Technique
In cases where EPA has determined it is not technically or economically feasible to establish an MCL, the
Agency can instead specify a treatment technique. These are treatment methods required by EPA to
minimize the level of a contaminant in drinking water.
Variances and Exemptions
A public water system that cannot comply with a drinking water standard because of poor source water
quality, or, in the case of small systems, inadequate financial resources, can be granted a variance to
comply with less stringent, but still protective standards based on a specific EPA-approved technology
available to the system. An exemption allows a PWS with compelling circumstances (including economic
considerations) additional time to achieve compliance with applicable SDWA requirements, so long as
public health is adequately protected.
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TABLE A-l: SIGNIFICANT MONITORING VIOLATIONS FOR ANNUAL STATE PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM
REPORTS
Rule
Total Coliform Rule
Surface Water Treatment
Rule
Interim Enhanced
Surface Water Treatment
Rule/
Long Term 1
Lead and
Copper Rule
Stage 1 Disinfection
Byproducts
Violation Type
Major routine
Major repeat
Major (filtered)
Major (unfiltered)
Major
Major
Major
Major
Major
Major
Major
N/A
Initial lead and
copper tap
Follow-up or routine
lead and copper tap
Regular monitoring
Description
No samples collected during a compliance period
No follow-up samples collected after a positive
:otal coliform sample or no speciation
Collected less than 90% of samples required
during a compliance period
Collected less than 90% of samples required
during a compliance period
Failure to produce and/or report to State
individual filter profile within 7 days of
exceedance (>0.5 NT U in 2 consecutive
measurements taken 15 minutes apart).
Failure to produce and/or report to State
individual filter profile within 7 days of
exceedance (>1.0 NT U in 2 consecutive
measurements taken 15 minutes apart).
Failure to conduct and/or report to State a self-
assessment of an individual filter within 14 days
of exceedance (>1 .0 NTU in 2 consecutive
measurements taken 15 minutes apart in each of
3 consecutive months).
Failure to have a CPE conducted by State or third
party no later than 30 days after exceedance (>2.0
MTU in 2 consecutive measurements taken 1 5
minutes apart in 2 consecutive months) and have
the CPE completed and submitted to the State no
later than 90 days following the exceedance.
Failure to collect and report at least 90 percent of
required samples.
Failure to report that the system has conducted
all individual filter monitoring to State within 10
days after the end of each month.
Failure to report that the system has exceeded 1
NTU (or maximum set by State) in
representative samples by end of next business
day.
Failure to maintain the results of individual filter
monitoring for at least 3 years.
Either failed to collect the initial tap samples,
and then failed to correct that omission within a)
3 months for large systems, b) 6 months for
medium systems, or c) 12 months for small
systems; or failed to submit the associated report
Failed to collect 1 or more required samples
Failed to collect any required samples
SDWIS
Violation
Code1
23
25
36
31
29
38
9
51
52
27
SDWIS
Contaminant
Code
3100
3100
200
200
300
5000
5000
By contaminant
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TABLE A-l: SIGNIFICANT MONITORING VIOLATIONS FOR ANNUAL STATE PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM
REPORTS
c
h
e
m
Phase I, II, IIB, and
V Rules
Radionuclides
Regular monitoring
Regular monitoring
Failed to collect any required samples
Failed to collect any required samples
03,04
03,04
By contaminant
4000,4100,
4010,4006,
4101,4102,4174
1 EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS/FED) makes no distinction between the sampling violations and the reporting violations
associated with a sample collection requirement. Both violations are reported under the same violation code.
2 Failure to collect "any required sample" means none of the required samples were collected.
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TABLE A-2: SUMMARY OF DRINKING WATER REGULATIONS FOR
PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS DURING 2008
Applicability of Regulations
Contaminant/Rule
Organic Contaminants
Total Trihalomethanes
Contaminants (TTHM)
Inorganic Contaminants
(lOCs)
Nitrate and Nitrite
Contaminants
Radionuclides Contaminants
Total Coliform Rule
Surface Water Treatment
Lead and Copper Rule
Interim Enhanced Surface
Water Treatment Rule
Stage 1
Disinfectant/Disinfection By-
Product Rule
Filter Backwash Recycling
Rule
Public Notification
Consumer Confidence Rule
Community Water Systems
All
All PWS, using surface water or
ground water under the direct
influence of surface water
(GWUDI), which disinfect their
water (a.k.a. Subpart H systems)
All
All
All
All
Some
Only PWS using surface water or
GWUDI
All
For sanitary surveys all PWS
using surface water or GWUDI;
for other requirements those
systems serving 10,000 or more
people
All PWS adding a disinfectant to
the drinking water
Conventional or direct filtration
PWS using surface water or
GWUDI and recycle spent filter
backwash, thickener supernatant,
or liquids from dewatering
processes
All
All
Non-Transient Non-
Community Water Systems
All (Note: acrylamide and
epichlorohydrin do not have
MCLs and only have treatment
techniques)
All PWS, using surface water or
GWUDI, which disinfect their
water (a.k.a. Subpart H systems)
Prior to the 2001 Arsenic Rule,
all lOCs except for arsenic.
After the 2001 Arsenic Rule all
lOCs.
All
None
All
Some
Only PWS using surface water
or GWUDI
All
For sanitary surveys all PWS
using surface water or GWUDI;
for other requirements those
systems serving 10,000 or more
people
All PWS adding disinfectant to
the drinking water
Conventional or direct filtration
PWS using surface water or
GWUDI and recycle spent filter
backwash, thickener
supernatant, or liquids from
dewatering processes
All
None
Transient Non-Community
Water Systems
None
All PWS, using surface water 01
GWUDI, which disinfect then-
water (a.k.a. Subpart H
systems)
None
All
None
All
Some
Only PWS using surface water
or GWUDI
None
For sanitary surveys all PWS
using surface water or GWUDI;
for other requirements those
systems serving 10,000 or more
people
Those PWS using chlorine
dioxide
Conventional or direct filtration
PWS using surface water or
GWUDI and recycle spent filter
backwash, thickener
supernatant, or liquids from
dewatering processes
All
None
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Appendix B Summaries of State Annual
Compliance Reports
Contents
Alabama B-7
Alaska B-8
American Samoa B-9
Arizona B-10
Arkansas B-ll
California B-12
Colorado B-13
Connecticut B-14
Delaware B-15
District of Columbia B-16
Florida B-17
Georgia B-18
Guam B-19
Hawaii B-20
Idaho B-21
Illinois B-22
Indiana B-23
Iowa B-24
Kansas B-25
Kentucky B-26
Louisiana B-27
Maine B-28
Maryland B-29
Massachusetts B-30
Michigan B-31
Minnesota B-32
Mississippi B-3 3
Missouri B-34
Montana B-35
Nebraska B-36
Nevada B-37
New Hampshire B-3 8
New Jersey B-39
New Mexico B-40
New York B-41
North Carolina B-42
North Dakota B-43
Northern Mariana Islands B-44
Ohio B-45
Oklahoma B-46
Oregon B-47
Pennsylvania B-48
Puerto Rico B-49
Rhode Island B-50
South Carolina B-51
South Dakota B-52
Tennessee B-53
Texas B-54
Utah B-55
Vermont B-56
Virgin Islands B-57
Virginia B-58
Washington B-59
West Virginia B-60
Wisconsin B-61
Wyoming B-62
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This Appendix presents a summary of each state report in a
standardized format. The format includes an overall
summary of the violations data specified in Section 1414 of
the 1996 Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) Amendments
(i.e., violations with respect to maximum contaminant levels
(MCLs), treatment technique violations, significant
monitoring and reporting requirements, significant
notification violations, and variances and exemptions).
This Appendix summarizes the data reported by the States,
but does not interpret it. Therefore, other factors must be
taken into account before drawing conclusions about a
State program. For example, public water systems are
required to report all violations to the State, but State
drinking water programs vary in the regulations they
choose to emphasize. A State that decided to focus
attention and resources on one particular rule may have
discovered and reported many more violations of that rule
than a State that chose to focus on a different rule. A
disproportionate number of violations in a State could also
indicate that the State needs to work with its public water
systems to improve their compliance. Readers are
cautioned to view the violations data provided in the State
summaries within the context of each State and its
individual drinking water program.
In 2007, EPA received State Public Water System
Compliance Reports from 50 of the 57 primacy states,
Commonwealths, Territories, and tribes. As in past years,
American Samoa, Guam, and the Northern Mariana Islands
did not submit reports, and, with limited exceptions, did not
supply information to SDWIS/FED. EPA did not receive a
report from Florida, Idaho, Louisiana, and New Jersey.
Appendix B supplies what information is available in
SDWIS/FED to indicate violations at public water systems
in the areas that did not submit compliance reports in 2007.
EPA prepared reports for the District of Columbia and
Wyoming, which did not have primary enforcement
responsibility for drinking water in calendar year 2007 or
2008.
Violations for 2007 and 2008
EPA summarizes the number of MCL/MDRL, treatment
technique, and significant monitoring and reporting
violationsl reported by each state in six categories:
Violations of chemical contaminant requirements2
Violations of the Total Conform Rule
Violations of the Surface Water Treatment Rule,
Surface Water Treatment Rule, Interim Enhanced
Surface Water Treatment Rule, Long Term Enhanced
Surface Water Treatment Rule, and Filter Backwash
Recycling Rule
Violations of the Lead and Copper Rule
MCL and significant monitoring violations for organic, inorganic, total
trihalomethane (TTHM), nitrate and nitrite, and radionuclide contaminants.
A comprehensive definition of significant monitoring and reporting violations
including exceptions to the definition for the Total Coliform Rule and Lead and
Copper Rule appears in Appendix A.
Significant Notification or Consumer Confidence Rule
Violation
Violations of the Disinfection/Disinfectant Byproducts
Rule
EPA summarizes the numbers of individual public water
systems in violation in each of these five categories, as
reported by the state. If a state's report did not include
information in a category, EPA's summary notes the
omission.
2007 and 2008 Totals
EPA also summarizes the total number of systems in each
state, the total number of significant violations reported, and
the total number of PWSs in violation, if the state reported
this information. When states did not provide information
on the total number of public water systems, EPA supplied
that information from the SDWIS/FED.
Systems in Violation
Systems in Violation is defined as the number of different
systems with a reported violation of this type. Some states
counted a system with multiple violations or violations in
more than one category as one violating system. Other states
counted a violating system each time it had a violation, or
once for each of the regulatory categories in which it had a
violation. If EPA's review of a state's report indicated some
violating systems were counted more than once, an asterisk
notes that the state's number possibly over counts violating
systems
Variances and Exemptions
No states reported a violation of a variance or exemption in
2007 or 2008.
Where to Obtain the 2007/2008 Annual Public Water
Systems Report
If a state's report includes information on how to obtain a
copy of the report, that information is provided on the state
summary page in this Appendix.
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Table B-1: Summary of Elements Reported in the 2007 State Reports
State
Alabama
Alaska
American Samoa
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
District of Columbia
rlorida
Georgia
3uam
Hawaii
daho
Hindis
ndiana
owa
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Table B-1: Summary of Elements Reported in the 2007 State Reports
Duerto Rico
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virgin Islands
Virginia
Washington
I/Vest Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
1. An "x" in this column indicates the state submitted more information in its report than the minimum EPA recommends in guidance.
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Table B-2: Summary of Elements Reported in the 2008 State Reports
State
Mabama
Maska
<\merican Samoa
<\rizona
<\rkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
District of Columbia
zlorida
Georgia
3uam
Hawaii
daho
Ilinois
ndiana
owa
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Table B-2: Summary of Elements Reported in the 2008 State Reports
Virgin Islands
Virginia
Washington
I/Vest Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
REPORT NOT SUBMITTED
REPORT NOT SUBMITTED
REPORT NOT SUBMITTED
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
1. An "x" in this column indicates the state submitted more information in its report than the minimum EPA recommends in guidance.
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State of Alabama 2007/2008 PWS Compliance Report
Violations for 2007
Violations Category
Chemical Contaminant Group
Total Coliform Rule
Surface Water Treatment Rule, Interim
Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule,
and Filter Backwash Recycling Rule
_ead and Copper Rule
Consumer Confidence Report
Disinfection Byproducts Rule
MCL
Violations
NR
22
NR
Systems in
Violation
NR
20
18
Treatment Technique
Violations
0
0
0
Systems in
Violation
0
0
0
Significant Monitoring
Violations
NR
28
0
NR
18
NR
Systems in
Violation
NR
38
0
NR
18
NR
Violations for 2008
Violations Category
Chemical Contaminant Group
Total Coliform Rule
Surface Water Treatment Rule, Interim
Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule,
and Filter Backwash Recycling Rule
.ead and Copper Rule
Consumer Confidence Report
Disinfection Byproducts Rule
MCL
Violations
Systems in
Violation
Treatment Technique
Violations
Systems in
Violation
Significant Monitoring
Violations
Systems in
Violation
2007
2008
Total Number of
Regulated Systems
Total Number of
Systems in Violation
Total Number of
Violations
629
NR
NR
Total Number of
Regulated Systems
Total Number of
Systems in Violation
Total Number of
Violations
Where to Obtain the 2007 and 2008 Annual State Public Water Systems Reports
The 2007 state report did not provide information regarding public availability.
EPA anticipates receiving the 2008 compliance report in the near future.
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State of Alaska 2007/2008 PWS Compliance Report
Violations for 2007
Violations Category
Chemical Contaminant Group
Total Coliform Rule
Surface Water Treatment Rule, Interim
Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule,
and Filter Backwash Recycling Rule
.ead and Copper Rule
Consumer Confidence Report
Disinfection Byproducts Rule
MCL
Violations
12
51
125
Systems in
Violation
6
41
24
Treatment Technique
Violations
154
15
9
Systems in
Violation
64
13
9
Significant Monitoring
Violations
3358
867
169
361
152
310
Systems in
Violation
240
441
39
215
117
126
Violations for 2008
Violations Category
Chemical Contaminant Group
Total Coliform Rule
Surface Water Treatment Rule, Interim
Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule,
and Filter Backwash Recycling Rule
.ead and Copper Rule
Consumer Confidence Report
Disinfection Byproducts Rule
MCL
Violations
15
27
107
Systems in
Violation
7
21
23
Treatment Technique
Violations
112
18
14
Systems in
Violation
59
14
11
Significant Monitoring
Violations
849
867
133
436
311
223
Systems in
Violation
195
443
39
244
201
101
2007
2008
Total Number of
Regulated Systems
Total Number of
Systems in Violation
Total Number of
Violations
1603
741*
5,586*
* Includes public notification violations. Calculated total
number of violations is 5,583.
Total Number of
Regulated Systems
Total Number of
Systems in Violation
Total Number of
Violations
1597
772*
3,118*
* Includes public notification violations. Calculated total
number of violations is 3,112.
Where to Obtain the 2007 and 2008 Annual State Public Water Systems Reports
Alaska's state reports are available by accessing the state's web site or by contacting:
Department of Environmental Conservation
Drinking Water Program
555 Cordova Street
Anchorage, AK 99501
Contact Name: Jeanine Oakland
Telephone: (907) 269-2007
Facsimile: (907) 269-7655
Web site: http://www.dec.state.ak.us/eh/dw/index.htm
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State of American Samoa 2007/2008 PWS Compliance Report
Violations for 2007
Violations Category
Chemical Contaminant Group
Total Coliform Rule
Surface Water Treatment Rule, Interim
Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule,
and Filter Backwash Recycling Rule
.ead and Copper Rule
Consumer Confidence Report
Disinfection Byproducts Rule
MCL
Violations
0
62
0
Systems in
Violation
0
7
0
Treatment Technique
Violations
5
0
0
Systems in
Violation
5
0
0
Significant Monitoring
Violations
0
0
0
0
0
0
Systems in
Violation
0
0
0
0
0
0
Violations for 2008
Violations Category
Chemical Contaminant Group
Total Coliform Rule
Surface Water Treatment Rule, Interim
Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule,
and Filter Backwash Recycling Rule
_ead and Copper Rule
Consumer Confidence Report
Disinfection Byproducts Rule
MCL
Violations
Systems in
Violation
Treatment Technique
Violations
Systems in
Violation
Significant Monitoring
Violations
Systems in
Violation
2007
2008
Total Number of
Regulated Systems
Total Number of
Systems in Violation
Total Number of
Violations
19
NR
67
Total Number of
Regulated Systems
Total Number of
Systems in Violation
Total Number of
Violations
Where to Obtain the 2007 and 2008 Annual State Public Water Systems Reports
EPA did not receive the 2007 compliance report and generated data from SDWIS/FED.
EPA anticipates receiving the 2008 compliance report in the near future.
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State of Arizona 2007/2008 PWS Compliance Report
Violations for 2007
Violations Category
Chemical Contaminant Group
Total Coliform Rule
Surface Water Treatment Rule, Interim
Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule,
and Filter Backwash Recycling Rule
.ead and Copper Rule
Consumer Confidence Report
Disinfection Byproducts Rule
MCL
Violations
174
114
11
Systems in
Violation
111*
94
4
Treatment Technique
Violations
0
0
0
Systems in
Violation
0
0
0
Significant Monitoring
Violations
720
1139
0
222
182
1767
Systems in
Violation
465*
589
0
207
182
352
Possible overcounting of violating systems.
Violations for 2008
Violations Category
Chemical Contaminant Group
Total Coliform Rule
Surface Water Treatment Rule, Interim
Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule,
and Filter Backwash Recycling Rule
_ead and Copper Rule
Consumer Confidence Report
Disinfection Byproducts Rule
MCL
Violations
Systems in
Violation
Treatment Technique
Violations
Systems in
Violation
Significant Monitoring
Violations
Systems in
Violation
2007
2008
Total Number of
Regulated Systems
Total Number of
Systems in Violation
Total Number of
Violations
1608
NR
4329
Total Number of
Regulated Systems
Total Number of
Systems in Violation
Total Number of
Violations
Where to Obtain the 2007 and 2008 Annual State Public Water Systems Reports
The 2007 state report did not provide information regarding public availability.
EPA anticipates receiving the 2008 compliance report in the near future.
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State of Arkansas 2007/2008 PWS Compliance Report
Violations for 2007
Violations Category
Chemical Contaminant Group
Total Coliform Rule
Surface Water Treatment Rule, Interim
Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule,
and Filter Backwash Recycling Rule
.ead and Copper Rule
Consumer Confidence Report
Disinfection Byproducts Rule
MCL
Violations
23
87
153
Systems in
Violation
6*
76
64
Treatment Technique
Violations
56
19
30
Systems in
Violation
16
14
12
Significant Monitoring
Violations
0
277
20
55
54
20
Systems in
Violation
0
181
9
42
54
12
Possible overcounting of violating systems.
Violations for 2008
Violations Category
Chemical Contaminant Group
Total Coliform Rule
Surface Water Treatment Rule, Interim
Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule,
and Filter Backwash Recycling Rule
_ead and Copper Rule
Consumer Confidence Report
Disinfection Byproducts Rule
MCL
Violations
24
109
163
Systems in
Violation
6*
92
69
Treatment Technique
Violations
40
18
1
Systems in
Violation
21
13
1
Significant Monitoring
Violations
0
275
20
53
51
22
Systems in
Violation
0
192
13
39
51
17
Possible overcounting of violating systems.
2007
2008
Total Number of
Regulated Systems
Total Number of
Systems in Violation
Total Number of
Violations
1102
374
794
Total Number of
Regulated Systems
Total Number of
Systems in Violation
Total Number of
Violations
1124
186
366
Where to Obtain the 2007 and 2008 Annual State Public Water Systems Reports
Arkansas' state reports are available at all local health units in Arkansas or by accessing the state's web site:
Web site: http://www.healthyarkansas.com/eng/viol.htm
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State of California 2007/2008 PWS Compliance Report
Violations for 2007
Violations Category
Chemical Contaminant Group
Total Coliform Rule
Surface Water Treatment Rule, Interim
Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule,
and Filter Backwash Recycling Rule
.ead and Copper Rule
Consumer Confidence Report
Disinfection Byproducts Rule
MCL
Violations
287
456
31
Systems in
Violation
16*
358*
22
Treatment Technique
Violations
26
4
NR
Systems in
Violation
19*
4*
NR
Significant Monitoring
Violations
374
680**
23**
22**
106
113
Systems in
Violation
358*
540
10*
21*
106*
98*
* Possible overcounting of violating systems.
** Counts differ between summary table and a table comparing 2005, 2006, and 2007 violations. Values from the summary table are shown.
Violations for 2008
Violations Category
Chemical Contaminant Group
Total Coliform Rule
Surface Water Treatment Rule, Interim
Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule,
and Filter Backwash Recycling Rule
_ead and Copper Rule
Consumer Confidence Report
Disinfection Byproducts Rule
MCL
Violations
Systems in
Violation
Treatment Technique
Violations
Systems in
Violation
Significant Monitoring
Violations
Systems in
Violation
2007
2008
Total Number of
Regulated Systems
Total Number of
Systems in Violation
Total Number of
Violations
7815
NR
2122
Total Number of
Regulated Systems
Total Number of
Systems in Violation
Total Number of
Violations
Where to Obtain the 2007 and 2008 Annual State Public Water Systems Reports
California's 2007 state report is available by accessing the state's web site or by contacting:
CA Department of Public Health Division of Drinking Water and Environmental Management
Telephone: (916) 449-5600
Website: http://www.cdph.ca.gov/certlic/drinkingwater/Pages/Publications.aspx
EPA anticipates receiving the 2008 compliance report in the near future.
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State of Connecticut 2007/2008 PWS Compliance Report
Violations for 2007
Violations Category
Chemical Contaminant Group
Total Coliform Rule
Surface Water Treatment Rule, Interim
Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule,
and Filter Backwash Recycling Rule
.ead and Copper Rule
Consumer Confidence Report
Disinfection Byproducts Rule
MCL
Violations
130
158
1
Systems in
Violation
33*
109
1
Treatment Technique
Violations
NR
1
0
Systems in
Violation
NR
1
0
Significant Monitoring
Violations
2482
446
NR
16
155
114
Systems in
Violation
210*
278
NR
17**
124
54
* Possible overcounting of violating systems.
** Number of systems in violation reported is greater than the number of violations. The number should be 16.
Violations for 2008
Violations Category
Chemical Contaminant Group
Total Coliform Rule
Surface Water Treatment Rule, Interim
Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule,
and Filter Backwash Recycling Rule
.ead and Copper Rule
Consumer Confidence Report
Disinfection Byproducts Rule
MCL
Violations
Systems in
Violation
Treatment Technique
Violations
Systems in
Violation
Significant Monitoring
Violations
Systems in
Violation
2007
2008
Total Number of
Regulated Systems
Total Number of
Systems in Violation
Total Number of
Violations
2717
NR
3503
Total Number of
Regulated Systems
Total Number of
Systems in Violation
Total Number of
Violations
Where to Obtain the 2007 and 2008 Annual State Public Water Systems Reports
Connecticut's 2007 state report is available by accessing the state's web site or by contacting:
Drinking Water Section offices
Department of Public Health
450 Capitol Avenue
Hartford, CT 06106-1365
Telephone: (860) 509-7333
Web site: http://www.ct.gov/dph
EPA anticipates receiving the 2008 compliance report in the near future.
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State of Delaware 2007/2008 PWS Compliance Report
Violations for 2007
Violations Category
Chemical Contaminant Group
Total Coliform Rule
Surface Water Treatment Rule, Interim
Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule,
and Filter Backwash Recycling Rule
.ead and Copper Rule
Consumer Confidence Report
Disinfection Byproducts Rule
MCL
Violations
21
42
2
Systems in
Violation
16
39
2
Treatment Technique
Violations
0
0
0
Systems in
Violation
0
0
0
Significant Monitoring
Violations
0
0
0
41
25
0
Systems in
Violation
0
0
0
37
16
0
Violations for 2008
Violations Category
Chemical Contaminant Group
Total Coliform Rule
Surface Water Treatment Rule, Interim
Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule,
and Filter Backwash Recycling Rule
.ead and Copper Rule
Consumer Confidence Report
Disinfection Byproducts Rule
MCL
Violations
21
47
4
Systems in
Violation
15*
32
4
Treatment Technique
Violations
0
2
NR
Systems in
Violation
0
2
NR
Significant Monitoring
Violations
0
0
0
36
36*
0
Systems in
Violation
0
0
0
30*
20*
0
' State report gives different counts in several tables. Counts from tables that list systems in violation are shown here.
2007
2008
Total Number of
Regulated Systems
Total Number of
Systems in Violation
Total Number of
Violations
520
71*
131
Total Number of
Regulated Systems
Total Number of
Systems in Violation
Total Number of
Violations
490
47
146
* Possible overcounting of violating systems.
Where to Obtain the 2007 and 2008 Annual State Public Water Systems Reports
Delaware's state reports are available by contacting:
Office of Drinking Water
Division of Public Health
Blue Hen Corporate Center
655 Bay Road, Suite 203
Dover, DE 19901
Telephone: (302) 741-8630
Facsimile: (302) 741-8631
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District of Columbia 2007/2008 PWS Compliance Report
Violations for 2007
Violations Category
Chemical Contaminant Group
Total Coliform Rule
Surface Water Treatment Rule, Interim
Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule,
and Filter Backwash Recycling Rule
.ead and Copper Rule
Consumer Confidence Report
Disinfection Byproducts Rule
MCL
Violations
0
0
0
Systems in
Violation
0
0
0
Treatment Technique
Violations
0
0
0
Systems in
Violation
0
0
0
Significant Monitoring
Violations
0
0
0
0
2
0
Systems in
Violation
0
0
0
0
2
0
Violations for 2008
Violations Category
Chemical Contaminant Group
Total Coliform Rule
Surface Water Treatment Rule, Interim
Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule,
and Filter Backwash Recycling Rule
_ead and Copper Rule
Consumer Confidence Report
Disinfection Byproducts Rule
MCL
Violations
0
0
0
Systems in
Violation
0
0
0
Treatment Technique
Violations
1
0
0
Systems in
Violation
1
0
0
Significant Monitoring
Violations
0
0
0
0
0
0
Systems in
Violation
0
0
0
0
0
0
2007
2008
Total Number of
Regulated Systems
Total Number of
Systems in Violation
Total Number of
Violations
6
2
2
Total Number of
Regulated Systems
Total Number of
Systems in Violation
Total Number of
Violations
6
1
1
Where to Obtain the 2007 and 2008 Annual State Public Water Systems Reports
District of Columbia's reports are available by contacting:
Ground Water and Enforcement Branch (3WP22)
U.S. EPA Region III
1650 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103-2029
Contact Name: Karen D. Johnson, Chief
Phone:(215)814-5445
Facsimile: (215) 814-2302
E-mail: johnson.karend@epa.gov
Website: http://www.epa.gov/reg3wapd/drinkingwater/Dcdrinking/index.htm
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State of Florida 2007/2008 PWS Compliance Report
Violations for 2007
Violations Category
Chemical Contaminant Group
Total Coliform Rule
Surface Water Treatment Rule, Interim
Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule,
and Filter Backwash Recycling Rule
.ead and Copper Rule
Consumer Confidence Report
Disinfection Byproducts Rule
MCL
Violations
11
175
442*
Systems in
Violation
10
160
114*
Treatment Technique
Violations
0
14
NR*
Systems in
Violation
0
14
NR*
Significant Monitoring
Violations
121
502
0
364
245
220
Systems in
Violation
120
396
0
309
216
107
MCL and Treatment Technique violations are combined in the SDWIS/FED Report.
Violations for 2008
Violations Category
Chemical Contaminant Group
Total Coliform Rule
Surface Water Treatment Rule, Interim
Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule,
and Filter Backwash Recycling Rule
_ead and Copper Rule
Consumer Confidence Report
Disinfection Byproducts Rule
MCL
Violations
Systems in
Violation
Treatment Technique
Violations
Systems in
Violation
Significant Monitoring
Violations
Systems in
Violation
2007
2008
Total Number of
Regulated Systems
Total Number of
Systems in Violation
Total Number of
Violations
5945
NR
2094
Total Number of
Regulated Systems
Total Number of
Systems in Violation
Total Number of
Violations
Where to Obtain the 2007 and 2008 Annual State Public Water Systems Reports
EPA did not receive the 2007 compliance report and generated data from SDWIS/FED.
EPA anticipates receiving the 2008 compliance report in the near future.
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State of Georgia 2007/2008 PWS Compliance Report
Violations for 2007
Violations Category
Chemical Contaminant Group
Total Coliform Rule
Surface Water Treatment Rule, Interim
Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule,
and Filter Backwash Recycling Rule
.ead and Copper Rule
Consumer Confidence Report
Disinfection Byproducts Rule
MCL
Violations
19
66
22
Systems in
Violation
11*
50
8
Treatment Technique
Violations
4
2
19
Systems in
Violation
4
2
19
Significant Monitoring
Violations
0
380
0
428
553
14
Systems in
Violation
0
302
0
310
454
14
* Possible overcounting of violating systems.
Violations for 2008
Violations Category
Chemical Contaminant Group
Total Coliform Rule
Surface Water Treatment Rule, Interim
Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule,
and Filter Backwash Recycling Rule
.ead and Copper Rule
Consumer Confidence Report
Disinfection Byproducts Rule
MCL
Violations
Systems in
Violation
Treatment Technique
Violations
Systems in
Violation
Significant Monitoring
Violations
Systems in
Violation
2007
2008
Total Number of
Regulated Systems
Total Number of
Systems in Violation
Total Number of
Violations
2463
NR
1507
Total Number of
Regulated Systems
Total Number of
Systems in Violation
Total Number of
Violations
Where to Obtain the 2007 and 2008 Annual State Public Water Systems Reports
Georgia's 2007 state report is available by accessing the state's web site or by contacting:
Department of Natural Resources
Environmental Protection Division
Drinking Water Compliance and Enforcement Program
2 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, Suite 1362 East
Atlanta, GA 30334
Contact Name: Doug Davenport
Telephone: (404) 651-5162
Web site: http://www.gaepd.org
EPA anticipates receiving the 2008 compliance report in the near future.
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Guam 2007/2008 PWS Compliance Report
Violations for 2007
Violations Category
Chemical Contaminant Group
Total Coliform Rule
Surface Water Treatment Rule, Interim
Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule,
and Filter Backwash Recycling Rule
_ead and Copper Rule
Consumer Confidence Report
Disinfection Byproducts Rule
MCL
Violations
0
0
0
Systems in
Violation
0
0
0
Treatment Technique
Violations
0
0
0
Systems in
Violation
0
0
0
Significant Monitoring
Violations
0
0
0
2
0
0
Systems in
Violation
0
0
0
2
0
0
Violations for 2008
Violations Category
Chemical Contaminant Group
Total Coliform Rule
Surface Water Treatment Rule, Interim
Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule,
and Filter Backwash Recycling Rule
.ead and Copper Rule
Consumer Confidence Report
Disinfection Byproducts Rule
MCL
Violations
Systems in
Violation
Treatment Technique
Violations
Systems in
Violation
Significant Monitoring
Violations
Systems in
Violation
2007
2008
Total Number of
Regulated Systems
Total Number of
Systems in Violation
Total Number of
Violations
14
2
2
Total Number of
Regulated Systems
Total Number of
Systems in Violation
Total Number of
Violations
Where to Obtain the 2007 and 2008 Annual State Public Water Systems Reports
EPA did not receive the 2007 compliance report and generated data from SDWIS/FED.
EPA anticipates receiving the 2008 compliance report in the near future.
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State of Hawaii 2007/2008 PWS Compliance Report
Violations for 2007
Violations Category
Chemical Contaminant Group
Total Coliform Rule
Surface Water Treatment Rule, Interim
Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule,
and Filter Backwash Recycling Rule
.ead and Copper Rule
Consumer Confidence Report
Disinfection Byproducts Rule
MCL
Violations
0
3
0
Systems in
Violation
0
3
0
Treatment Technique
Violations
7
0
0
Systems in
Violation
4
0
0
Significant Monitoring
Violations
34
2
4
1
0
0
Systems in
Violation
6
2
2
1
0
0
Violations for 2008
Violations Category
Chemical Contaminant Group
Total Coliform Rule
Surface Water Treatment Rule, Interim
Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule,
and Filter Backwash Recycling Rule
_ead and Copper Rule
Consumer Confidence Report
Disinfection Byproducts Rule
MCL
Violations
0
3
0
Systems in
Violation
0
3
0
Treatment Technique
Violations
1
0
0
Systems in
Violation
1
0
0
Significant Monitoring
Violations
1
0
0
1
0
0
Systems in
Violation
1
0
0
1
0
0
2007
2008
Total Number of
Regulated Systems
Total Number of
Systems in Violation
Total Number of
Violations
128
NR
51
Total Number of
Regulated Systems
Total Number of
Systems in Violation
Total Number of
Violations
130
6
6
Where to Obtain the 2007 and 2008 Annual State Public Water Systems Reports
Hawaii's state reports are available by contacting:
Hawaii Department of Health
Environmental Management Division
Safe Drinking Water Branch
919 Ala Moana Boulevard, Room 308
Honolulu, HI 96814-4920
Contact Name: Stuart Yamada, P.E., Branch Chief
Telephone: (808) 586-4258
Facsimile: (808) 586-4351
E-mail: sdwb@doh.hawaii.gov
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State of Idaho 2007/2008 PWS Compliance Report
Violations for 2007
Violations Category
Chemical Contaminant Group
Total Coliform Rule
Surface Water Treatment Rule, Interim
Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule,
and Filter Backwash Recycling Rule
_ead and Copper Rule
Consumer Confidence Report
Disinfection Byproducts Rule
MCL
Violations
82
136
4*
Systems in
Violation
32
111
2*
Treatment Technique
Violations
26
1
NR*
Systems in
Violation
12
1
NR*
Significant Monitoring
Violations
167
496
24
54
0
34
Systems in
Violation
18
363
7
50
0
27
MCL and Treatment Technique violations are combined in the SDWIS/FED Report.
Violations for 2008
Violations Category
Chemical Contaminant Group
Total Coliform Rule
Surface Water Treatment Rule, Interim
Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule,
and Filter Backwash Recycling Rule
.ead and Copper Rule
Consumer Confidence Report
Disinfection Byproducts Rule
MCL
Violations
Systems in
Violation
Treatment Technique
Violations
Systems in
Violation
Significant Monitoring
Violations
Systems in
Violation
2007
2008
Total Number of
Regulated Systems
Total Number of
Systems in Violation
Total Number of
Violations
1996
NR
1024
Total Number of
Regulated Systems
Total Number of
Systems in Violation
Total Number of
Violations
Where to Obtain the 2007 and 2008 Annual State Public Water Systems Reports
EPA did not receive the 2007 compliance report and generated data from SDWIS/FED.
EPA anticipates receiving the 2008 compliance report in the near future.
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State of Illinois 2007/2008 PWS Compliance Report
Violations for 2007
Violations Category
Chemical Contaminant Group
Total Coliform Rule
Surface Water Treatment Rule, Interim
Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule,
and Filter Backwash Recycling Rule
.ead and Copper Rule
Consumer Confidence Report
Disinfection Byproducts Rule
MCL
Violations
304
156
25
Systems in
Violation
95
142
13
Treatment Technique
Violations
105
3
11
Systems in
Violation
17
3
5
Significant Monitoring
Violations
5190
404
7
83
202*
186
Systems in
Violation
245
243
2
56
128*
156
Includes public notification violations.
Violations for 2008
Violations Category
Chemical Contaminant Group
Total Coliform Rule
Surface Water Treatment Rule, Interim
Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule,
and Filter Backwash Recycling Rule
.ead and Copper Rule
Consumer Confidence Report
Disinfection Byproducts Rule
MCL
Violations
254
103
31
Systems in
Violation
71**
95
10
Treatment Technique
Violations
47
4
1
Systems in
Violation
17
4
1
Significant Monitoring
Violations
4511
229
0
82
165*
163
Systems in
Violation
772**
154
0
74
101*
120
* Includes public notification violations.
** Possible overcounting of violating systems.
2007
2008
Total Number of
Regulated Systems
Total Number of
Systems in Violation
Total Number of
Violations
5919
783*
6,676*
Total Number of
Regulated Systems
Total Number of
Systems in Violation
Total Number of
Violations
5742
650*
5,590*
Includes public notification violations.
' Includes public notification violations.
Where to Obtain the 2007 and 2008 Annual State Public Water Systems Reports
Illinois' state reports are available by accessing the state's web site or by contacting:
Illinois EPA
Bureau of Water, Compliance Assurance Section
1021 North Grand Avenue East
Springfield, IL 62794
Contact Name: Mike Crumly
Telephone: (217) 785-0561 / Facsimile: (217) 557-1407
E-mail: mike.crumly@illinois.gov
Website: http://www.epa.state.il.us/water/compliance/drinking-water/compliance-report/index.html
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State of Indiana 2007/2008 PWS Compliance Report
Violations for 2007
Violations Category
Chemical Contaminant Group
Total Coliform Rule
Surface Water Treatment Rule, Interim
Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule,
and Filter Backwash Recycling Rule
.ead and Copper Rule
Consumer Confidence Report
Disinfection Byproducts Rule
MCL
Violations
139
438
28
Systems in
Violation
74
377
11
Treatment Technique
Violations
12
3
5
Systems in
Violation
3
3
2
Significant Monitoring
Violations
2662
135
1
61
11
98
Systems in
Violation
618
1041
1
35
7
50
* Possible overcounting of violating systems.
Violations for 2008
Violations Category
Chemical Contaminant Group
Total Coliform Rule
Surface Water Treatment Rule, Interim
Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule,
and Filter Backwash Recycling Rule
_ead and Copper Rule
Consumer Confidence Report
Disinfection Byproducts Rule
MCL
Violations
114
375
48
Systems in
Violation
70*
328
14
Treatment Technique
Violations
2
1
9
Systems in
Violation
2
1
4
Significant Monitoring
Violations
2098
1613
0
79
34
30
Systems in
Violation
570*
1152
0
53
29
18
* Possible overcounting of violating systems.
2007
2008
Total Number of
Regulated Systems
Total Number of
Systems in Violation
Total Number of
Violations
4292
1702
3593
Total Number of
Regulated Systems
Total Number of
Systems in Violation
Total Number of
Violations
4248
1,748*
4,369*
* Includes public notification violations.
Where to Obtain the 2007 and 2008 Annual State Public Water Systems Reports
Indiana's state reports are available by accessing the state's web site or by contacting:
Indiana Department of Environmental Management
Office of Water Management
Drinking Water Branch
Telephone: (317) 308-3280
Web site: http://www.in.gov/idem/5093.htm
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State of Iowa 2007/2008 PWS Compliance Report
Violations for 2007
Violations Category
Chemical Contaminant Group
Total Coliform Rule
Surface Water Treatment Rule, Interim
Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule,
and Filter Backwash Recycling Rule
.ead and Copper Rule
Consumer Confidence Report
Disinfection Byproducts Rule
MCL
Violations
131
242
0
Systems in
Violation
45
130
0
Treatment Technique
Violations
8
3
0
Systems in
Violation
4
3
0
Significant Monitoring
Violations
455
350
1
40
33
75
Systems in
Violation
203
202
1
20
33
42
Violations for 2008
Violations Category
Chemical Contaminant Group
Total Coliform Rule
Surface Water Treatment Rule, Interim
Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule,
and Filter Backwash Recycling Rule
_ead and Copper Rule
Consumer Confidence Report
Disinfection Byproducts Rule
MCL
Violations
110
241
0
Systems in
Violation
39
129
0
Treatment Technique
Violations
4
1
0
Systems in
Violation
3
1
0
Significant Monitoring
Violations
269
340
0
24
13
32
Systems in
Violation
138
208
0
12
13
26
2007
2008
Total Number of
Regulated Systems
Total Number of
Systems in Violation
Total Number of
Violations
2000
190/430*
1,437**
Total Number of
Regulated Systems
Total Number of
Systems in Violation
Total Number of
Violations
1987
193/350*
1,146**
* 190 systems violated a health-based standard and 430
systems violated a monitoring and reporting standard.
** The reported total (1,437) differs from the calculated total
(1,338).
* 193 systems violated a health-based standard and 350
systems violated a monitoring and reporting standard.
** The reported total (1,146) differs from the calculated total
(1,034).
Where to Obtain the 2007 and 2008 Annual State Public Water Systems Reports
Iowa's state reports are available by accessing the state's web site or by contacting:
Iowa Department of Natural Resources-Water Supply
401SW 7th St., Suite M
DesMoines, IA 50309-4611
Facsimile: (515) 725-0348
Web site: http://www.iowadnr.com/water/drinking/files/report04.pdf
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State of Kansas 2007/2008 PWS Compliance Report
Violations for 2007
Violations Category
Chemical Contaminant Group
Total Coliform Rule
Surface Water Treatment Rule, Interim
Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule,
and Filter Backwash Recycling Rule
.ead and Copper Rule
Consumer Confidence Report
Disinfection Byproducts Rule
MCL
Violations
105
59
165
Systems in
Violation
42*
44*|
59
Treatment Technique
Violations
6
10*
62
Systems in
Violation
3
7*t
20
Significant Monitoring
Violations
2
32*
9*
41
64*
0
Systems in
Violation
2
26
3*
37
64*
0
* Values in summary tables differ from text. Values from text shown here.
t Possible overcounting of violating systems.
Violations for 2008
Violations Category
Chemical Contaminant Group
Total Coliform Rule
Surface Water Treatment Rule, Interim
Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule,
and Filter Backwash Recycling Rule
.ead and Copper Rule
Consumer Confidence Report
Disinfection Byproducts Rule
MCL
Violations
108
63
139
Systems in
Violation
42
53
44
Treatment Technique
Violations
9
1
44
Systems in
Violation
3
1
19
Significant Monitoring
Violations
2
63
1
12
45
0
Systems in
Violation
2
41
1
12
45
0
2007
2008
Total Number of
Regulated Systems
Total Number of
Systems in Violation
Total Number of
Violations
1039
266
555
Total Number of
Regulated Systems
Total Number of
Systems in Violation
Total Number of
Violations
1033
227
487
Where to Obtain the 2007 and 2008 Annual State Public Water Systems Reports
Kansas' state reports are available by accessing the state's web site:
Web site: http://www.kdheks.gov/pws/
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Commonwealth of Kentucky 2007/2008 PWS Compliance Report
Violations for 2007
Violations Category
Chemical Contaminant Group
Total Coliform Rule
Surface Water Treatment Rule, Interim
Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule,
and Filter Backwash Recycling Rule
.ead and Copper Rule
Consumer Confidence Report
Disinfection Byproducts Rule
MCL
Violations
0
18
44
Systems in
Violation
0
17
22
Treatment Technique
Violations
9
0
10
Systems in
Violation
7
0
6
Significant Monitoring
Violations
703
44
10
124
105
78
Systems in
Violation
55
12
2
85
80
41
Violations for 2008
Violations Category
Chemical Contaminant Group
Total Coliform Rule
Surface Water Treatment Rule, Interim
Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule,
and Filter Backwash Recycling Rule
.ead and Copper Rule
Consumer Confidence Report
Disinfection Byproducts Rule
MCL
Violations
Systems in
Violation
Treatment Technique
Violations
Systems in
Violation
Significant Monitoring
Violations
Systems in
Violation
2007
2008
Total Number of
Regulated Systems
Total Number of
Systems in Violation
Total Number of
Violations
492
246
1145
Total Number of
Regulated Systems
Total Number of
Systems in Violation
Total Number of
Violations
Where to Obtain the 2007 and 2008 Annual State Public Water Systems Reports
Kentucky's 2007 state report is available by accessing the state's web site or by contacting:
Contact Name: Frank Hall
Telephone: (502) 564-3410 ext. 542
Web site: http://www.water.ky.gov/dw/consumer/acr/
EPA anticipates receiving the 2008 compliance report in the near future.
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State of Louisiana 2007/2008 PWS Compliance Report
Violations for 2007
Violations Category
Chemical Contaminant Group
Total Coliform Rule
Surface Water Treatment Rule, Interim
Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule,
and Filter Backwash Recycling Rule
_ead and Copper Rule
Consumer Confidence Report
Disinfection Byproducts Rule
MCL
Violations
0
104
121**
Systems in
Violation
0
90
47**
Treatment Technique
Violations
8
0
NR**
Systems in
Violation
5*
0
NR**
Significant Monitoring
Violations
0
33
15
172
244
43
Systems in
Violation
0
28
2
163
171
16
* Possible overcounting of violating systems.
** MCL and Treatment Technique violations are combined in the SDWIS/FED Report.
Violations for 2008
Violations Category
Chemical Contaminant Group
Total Coliform Rule
Surface Water Treatment Rule, Interim
Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule,
and Filter Backwash Recycling Rule
.ead and Copper Rule
Consumer Confidence Report
Disinfection Byproducts Rule
MCL
Violations
Systems in
Violation
Treatment Technique
Violations
Systems in
Violation
Significant Monitoring
Violations
Systems in
Violation
2007
2008
Total Number of
Regulated Systems
Total Number of
Systems in Violation
Total Number of
Violations
1488
NR
740
Total Number of
Regulated Systems
Total Number of
Systems in Violation
Total Number of
Violations
Where to Obtain the 2007 and 2008 Annual State Public Water Systems Reports
EPA did not receive the 2007 compliance report and generated data from SDWIS/FED.
EPA anticipates receiving the 2008 compliance report in the near future.
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State of Maine 2007/2008 PWS Compliance Report
Violations for 2007
Violations Category
Chemical Contaminant Group
Total Coliform Rule
Surface Water Treatment Rule, Interim
Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule,
and Filter Backwash Recycling Rule
.ead and Copper Rule
Consumer Confidence Report
Disinfection Byproducts Rule
MCL
Violations
65
213
27
Systems in
Violation
38*
146
13
Treatment Technique
Violations
1
19
NR
Systems in
Violation
1
19
NR
Significant Monitoring
Violations
267
1054
0
109
37
9
Systems in
Violation
211*
579
0
82
32
9
Possible overcounting of violating systems.
Violations for 2008
Violations Category
Chemical Contaminant Group
Total Coliform Rule
Surface Water Treatment Rule, Interim
Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule,
and Filter Backwash Recycling Rule
.ead and Copper Rule
Consumer Confidence Report
Disinfection Byproducts Rule
MCL
Violations
Systems in
Violation
Treatment Technique
Violations
Systems in
Violation
Significant Monitoring
Violations
Systems in
Violation
2007
2008
Total Number of
Regulated Systems
Total Number of
Systems in Violation
Total Number of
Violations
2114
870*
2,200*
Total Number of
Regulated Systems
Total Number of
Systems in Violation
Total Number of
Violations
* Includes public notification violations. Calculated total
number of violations is 1,801.
Where to Obtain the 2007 and 2008 Annual State Public Water Systems Reports
The 2007 state report did not provide information regarding public availability.
EPA anticipates receiving the 2008 compliance report in the near future.
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State of Maryland 2007/2008 PWS Compliance Report
Violations for 2007
Violations Category
Chemical Contaminant Group
Total Coliform Rule
Surface Water Treatment Rule, Interim
Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule,
and Filter Backwash Recycling Rule
.ead and Copper Rule
Consumer Confidence Report
Disinfection Byproducts Rule
MCL
Violations
68
239
38
Systems in
Violation
24*
212*
6
Treatment Technique
Violations
8
25
1
Systems in
Violation
8
25
1
Significant Monitoring
Violations
443
271
2
125
90
2
Systems in
Violation
82*
107
2
121*
88
1
* Possible overcounting of violating systems.
Violations for 2008
Violations Category
Chemical Contaminant Group
Total Coliform Rule
Surface Water Treatment Rule, Interim
Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule,
and Filter Backwash Recycling Rule
.ead and Copper Rule
Consumer Confidence Report
Disinfection Byproducts Rule
MCL
Violations
58
308
49
Systems in
Violation
15
271*
4
Treatment Technique
Violations
16
60
0
Systems in
Violation
13*
59
0
Significant Monitoring
Violations
396
308
2
155
124
6
Systems in
Violation
126*
177
2*
152*
124
3
* Possible overcounting of violating systems
2007
2008
Total Number of
Regulated Systems
Total Number of
Systems in Violation
Total Number of
Violations
3533
NR
1312
Total Number of
Regulated Systems
Total Number of
Systems in Violation
Total Number of
Violations
3599
NR
1482
Where to Obtain the 2007 and 2008 Annual State Public Water Systems Reports
Maryland's state reports are available by accessing the state's web site:
Web site: http://www.mde.state.md.us
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Commonwealth of Massachusetts 2007/2008 PWS Compliance Report
Violations for 2007
Violations Category
Chemical Contaminant Group
Total Coliform Rule
Surface Water Treatment Rule, Interim
Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule,
and Filter Backwash Recycling Rule
_ead and Copper Rule
Consumer Confidence Report
Disinfection Byproducts Rule
MCL
Violations
38
70
12
Systems in
Violation
12
55
5
Treatment Technique
Violations
9
12
1
Systems in
Violation
4
11
1
Significant Monitoring
Violations
1501
108
0
100
5
7
Systems in
Violation
128
75
0
84
4
4
Violations for 2008
Violations Category
Chemical Contaminant Group
Total Coliform Rule
Surface Water Treatment Rule, Interim
Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule,
and Filter Backwash Recycling Rule
.ead and Copper Rule
Consumer Confidence Report
Disinfection Byproducts Rule
MCL
Violations
Systems in
Violation
Treatment Technique
Violations
Systems in
Violation
Significant Monitoring
Violations
Systems in
Violation
2007
2008
Total Number of
Regulated Systems
Total Number of
Systems in Violation
Total Number of
Violations
1742
306
1863
Total Number of
Regulated Systems
Total Number of
Systems in Violation
Total Number of
Violations
Where to Obtain the 2007 and 2008 Annual State Public Water Systems Reports
Massachusetts' 2007 state report is available by accessing the state's web site:
Web site: http://www.mass.gov/dep/water/priorities/sdwaacr.pdf
EPA anticipates receiving the 2008 compliance report in the near future.
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Violations for 2007
State of Michigan 2007/20008 PWS Compliance Report
Violations Category
Chemical Contaminant Group
Total Coliform Rule
Surface Water Treatment Rule, Interim
Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule,
and Filter Backwash Recycling Rule
.ead and Copper Rule
Consumer Confidence Report
Disinfection Byproducts Rule
MCL
Violations
142
408
8
Systems in
Violation
139
373
1
Treatment Technique
Violations
0
1
1
Systems in
Violation
0
1
1
Significant Monitoring
Violations
1762
907
0
211
27
23
Systems in
Violation
670
762
0
154
27
13
Violations for 2008
Violations Category
Chemical Contaminant Group
Total Coliform Rule
Surface Water Treatment Rule, Interim
Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule,
and Filter Backwash Recycling Rule
_ead and Copper Rule
Consumer Confidence Report
Disinfection Byproducts Rule
MCL
Violations
175
422
10
Systems in
Violation
173
381
2
Treatment Technique
Violations
1
1
3
Systems in
Violation
1
1
2
Significant Monitoring
Violations
650
1040
1
185
21
11
Systems in
Violation
556
888
1
170
20
6
2007
Total Number of
Regulated Systems
Total Number of
Systems in Violation
Total Number of
Violations
11575
1,638*
3,575*
' Calculated total number of violations is 3,490.
2008
Total Number of
Regulated Systems
Total Number of
Systems in Violation
Total Number of
Violations
11603
1,632*
2,558*
' Calculated total number of violations is 2,520.
Where to Obtain the 2007 and 2008 Annual State Public Water Systems Reports
Michigan's state reports are available by accessing the state's web site or by contacting:
Michigan Department of Environmental Quality
Water Bureau
P.O. Box30273
Lansing, Ml 48909
Contact Name: Daniel Dettweiler / Kristen Philip
Telephone: (517) 241-1373 / (517) 241-1238
E-mail: dettweid@michigan.gov / philipk@michigan.gov
Web site: http://www.michigan.gov/deq
Click Water, then Drinking Water, then Community Water Supply
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State of Minnesota 2007/2008 PWS Compliance Report
Violations for 2007
Violations Category
Chemical Contaminant Group
Total Coliform Rule
Surface Water Treatment Rule, Interim
Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule,
and Filter Backwash Recycling Rule
.ead and Copper Rule
Consumer Confidence Report
Disinfection Byproducts Rule
MCL
Violations
82
274
2
Systems in
Violation
73*
272*
1
Treatment Technique
Violations
13
0
0
Systems in
Violation
12
0
0
Significant Monitoring
Violations
7
79
9
37
6
16
Systems in
Violation
7
69
7*
37*
6
15*
Possible overcounting of violating systems.
Violations for 2008
Violations Category
Chemical Contaminant Group
Total Coliform Rule
Surface Water Treatment Rule, Interim
Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule,
and Filter Backwash Recycling Rule
.ead and Copper Rule
Consumer Confidence Report
Disinfection Byproducts Rule
MCL
Violations
100
258
2
Systems in
Violation
100*
253*
2
Treatment Technique
Violations
8
NR
NR
Systems in
Violation
8*
NR
NR
Significant Monitoring
Violations
1
81
11
63
1
29
Systems in
Violation
1
63
8
63*
1
27
* Possible overcounting of violating systems.
2007
2008
Total Number of
Regulated Systems
Total Number of
Systems in Violation
Total Number of
Violations
7286
NR
525
Total Number of
Regulated Systems
Total Number of
Systems in Violation
Total Number of
Violations
7236
NR
554
Where to Obtain the 2007 and 2008 Annual State Public Water Systems Reports
Minnesota's state reports are available by accessing the state's web site:
Website: http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/eh/water/com/dwar/report08.html
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State of Mississippi 2007/2008 PWS Compliance Report
Violations for 2007
Violations Category
Chemical Contaminant Group
Total Coliform Rule
Surface Water Treatment Rule, Interim
Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule,
and Filter Backwash Recycling Rule
.ead and Copper Rule
Consumer Confidence Report
Disinfection Byproducts Rule
MCL
Violations
0
46
87
Systems in
Violation
0
46
29
Treatment Technique
Violations
0
0
0
Systems in
Violation
0
0
0
Significant Monitoring
Violations
105
81
0
24
479
0
Systems in
Violation
4
70
0
21
352
0
Violations for 2008
Violations Category
Chemical Contaminant Group
Total Coliform Rule
Surface Water Treatment Rule, Interim
Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule,
and Filter Backwash Recycling Rule
.ead and Copper Rule
Consumer Confidence Report
Disinfection Byproducts Rule
MCL
Violations
0
66
83
Systems in
Violation
0
60
36
Treatment Technique
Violations
0
25
0
Systems in
Violation
0
22
0
Significant Monitoring
Violations
18759
29
0
0
240
87
Systems in
Violation
1024
26
0
0
180
82
2007
2008
Total Number of
Regulated Systems
Total Number of
Systems in Violation
Total Number of
Violations
1312
520
822
Total Number of
Regulated Systems
Total Number of
Systems in Violation
Total Number of
Violations
1283
1,101*
19289
' Includes public notification violations.
Where to Obtain the 2007 and 2008 Annual State Public Water Systems Reports
The state reports did not provide information regarding public availability.
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State of Missouri 2007/2008 PWS Compliance Report
Violations for 2007
Violations Category
Chemical Contaminant Group
Total Coliform Rule
Surface Water Treatment Rule, Interim
Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule,
and Filter Backwash Recycling Rule
.ead and Copper Rule
Consumer Confidence Report
Disinfection Byproducts Rule
MCL
Violations
145
452
41
Systems in
Violation
27
302
15
Treatment Technique
Violations
17
0
7
Systems in
Violation
9
0
5
Significant Monitoring
Violations
781
797
0
46
65
0
Systems in
Violation
NR
457
0
46
65
0
Violations for 2008
Violations Category
Chemical Contaminant Group
Total Coliform Rule
Surface Water Treatment Rule, Interim
Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule,
and Filter Backwash Recycling Rule
.ead and Copper Rule
Consumer Confidence Report
Disinfection Byproducts Rule
MCL
Violations
12
556
54
Systems in
Violation
3
341
18
Treatment Technique
Violations
16
NR
11
Systems in
Violation
9
NR
5
Significant Monitoring
Violations
108
851
0
23
323
4
Systems in
Violation
108
507
0
23
227
4
2007
2008
Total Number of
Regulated Systems
Total Number of
Systems in Violation
Total Number of
Violations
2772
NR
2351
Total Number of
Regulated Systems
Total Number of
Systems in Violation
Total Number of
Violations
2782
NR
NR
Where to Obtain the 2007 and 2008 Annual State Public Water Systems Reports
Missouri's 2007 & 2008 state reports are available by accessing the state's web site or by contacting:
Missouri Department of Natural Resources
Public Drinking Branch
Water Protection Program
P.O. Box 176
Jefferson City, MO 65102
Telephone: (800) 361-4827 or (573) 751-5331
Web Site: http://www.dnr.mo.gov/env/wpp/dw-index.htm
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State of Montana 2007/2008 PWS Compliance Report
Violations for 2007
Violations Category
Chemical Contaminant Group
Total Coliform Rule
Surface Water Treatment Rule, Interim
Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule,
and Filter Backwash Recycling Rule
_ead and Copper Rule
Consumer Confidence Report
Disinfection Byproducts Rule
MCL
Violations
44
153
18
Systems in
Violation
23
127
7
Treatment Technique
Violations
45
12
0
Systems in
Violation
16
12
0
Significant Monitoring
Violations
1355
998
88
572
157
34
Systems in
Violation
179
524
15
382
123
12
Violations for 2008
Violations Category
Chemical Contaminant Group
Total Coliform Rule
Surface Water Treatment Rule, Interim
Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule,
and Filter Backwash Recycling Rule
_ead and Copper Rule
Consumer Confidence Report
Disinfection Byproducts Rule
MCL
Violations
58
239
23
Systems in
Violation
27
163
5
Treatment Technique
Violations
55
11
0
Systems in
Violation
17
11
0
Significant Monitoring
Violations
1360
815
57
271
0
52
Systems in
Violation
189
448
18
174
0
25
2007
2008
Total Number of
Regulated Systems
Total Number of
Systems in Violation
Total Number of
Violations
2099
1047
3476
Total Number of
Regulated Systems
Total Number of
Systems in Violation
Total Number of
Violations
2121
945
2941
Where to Obtain the 2007 and 2008 Annual State Public Water Systems Reports
Montana's state reports are available by contacting:
P.O. Box200901
Helena, MT 59620-0901
Contact Name: Eugene Pizzini
Telephone: (406) 444-6972
Facsimile: (406) 444-1375
E-mail: epizzini@mt.gov
Montana's 2008 state report is available by accessing the state's web site:
Web site: http://www.deq.mt.gov/wqinfo/pws/index.asp
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State of Nebraska 2007/2008 PWS Compliance Report
Violations for 2007
Violations Category
Chemical Contaminant Group
Total Coliform Rule
Surface Water Treatment Rule, Interim
Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule,
and Filter Backwash Recycling Rule
_ead and Copper Rule
Consumer Confidence Report
Disinfection Byproducts Rule
MCL
Violations
184
209
6
Systems in
Violation
70*
164*
2
Treatment Technique
Violations
5
NR
2
Systems in
Violation
2
NR
1
Significant Monitoring
Violations
34
100
2
5
84
9
Systems in
Violation
34*
89
2
5
69
4
* Possible overcounting of violating systems.
Violations for 2008
Violations Category
Chemical Contaminant Group
Total Coliform Rule
Surface Water Treatment Rule, Interim
Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule,
and Filter Backwash Recycling Rule
.ead and Copper Rule
Consumer Confidence Report
Disinfection Byproducts Rule
MCL
Violations
8
236
7
Systems in
Violation
3
159
3
Treatment Technique
Violations
4
NR
0
Systems in
Violation
1
NR
0
Significant Monitoring
Violations
0
84
8
0
1
Systems in
Violation
0
75
2
0
1
2007
2008
Total Number of
Regulated Systems
Total Number of
Systems in Violation
Total Number of
Violations
1340
307
549*
Total Number of
Regulated Systems
Total Number of
Systems in Violation
Total Number of
Violations
1332
NR
NR
* The total number of violations in the report (549) differs from
the calculated total (640).
Where to Obtain the 2007 and 2008 Annual State Public Water Systems Reports
Nebraska's state reports are available by accessing the state's web site or by contacting:
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health
301 Centennial Mall South, P.O. Box 95026
Lincoln, NE 68509
Contact Name: Jo Ann Wagner
Telephone: (402) 471-0520
E-mail: joann.wagner@dhhs.ne.gov
Web site: http://www.dhhs.ne.gov/enh/pwsindex.htm
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State of Nevada 2007/2008 PWS Compliance Report
Violations for 2007
Violations Category
Chemical Contaminant Group
Total Coliform Rule
Surface Water Treatment Rule, Interim
Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule,
and Filter Backwash Recycling Rule
.ead and Copper Rule
Consumer Confidence Report
Disinfection Byproducts Rule
MCL
Violations
NR
NR
NR
Systems in
Violation
NR
NR
NR
Treatment Technique
Violations
NR
NR
NR
Systems in
Violation
NR
NR
NR
Significant Monitoring
Violations
NR
NR
NR
NR
25
NR
Systems in
Violation
NR
NR
NR
NR
25
NR
Violations for 2008
Violations Category
Chemical Contaminant Group
Total Coliform Rule
Surface Water Treatment Rule, Interim
Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule,
and Filter Backwash Recycling Rule
.ead and Copper Rule
Consumer Confidence Report
Disinfection Byproducts Rule
MCL
Violations
NR
NR
NR
Systems in
Violation
NR
NR
NR
Treatment Technique
Violations
NR
NR
NR
Systems in
Violation
NR
NR
NR
Significant Monitoring
Violations
NR
NR
NR
NR
18
NR
Systems in
Violation
NR
NR
NR
NR
18
NR
2007
2008
Total Number of
Regulated Systems
Total Number of
Systems in Violation
Total Number of
Violations
572
224
682
Total Number of
Regulated Systems
Total Number of
Systems in Violation
Total Number of
Violations
568
237
706
Where to Obtain the 2007 and 2008 Annual State Public Water Systems Reports
Nevada's state reports are available by accessing the state's web site or visiting county libraries in the state:
Web site: http://ndep.nv.gov/BSDW/oversight.htm
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State of New Hampshire 2007/2008 PWS Compliance Report
Violations for 2007
Violations Category
Chemical Contaminant Group
Total Coliform Rule
Surface Water Treatment Rule, Interim
Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule,
and Filter Backwash Recycling Rule
_ead and Copper Rule
Consumer Confidence Report
Disinfection Byproducts Rule
MCL
Violations
219
221
26
Systems in
Violation
99*
166
6
Treatment Technique
Violations
7
19
0
Systems in
Violation
4
18
0
Significant Monitoring
Violations
744
344
1
31
75
36
Systems in
Violation
103*
265
1
30
73
18
* Possible overcounting of violating systems.
Violations for 2008
Violations Category
Chemical Contaminant Group
Total Coliform Rule
Surface Water Treatment Rule, Interim
Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule,
and Filter Backwash Recycling Rule
.ead and Copper Rule
Consumer Confidence Report
Disinfection Byproducts Rule
MCL
Violations
169
253
21
Systems in
Violation
67*
184
4
Treatment Technique
Violations
2
20
0
Systems in
Violation
2
17
0
Significant Monitoring
Violations
281**
343
0
27
99
32
Systems in
Violation
57**
273
0
27
96
16
Possible overcounting of violating systems.
* Values in summary tables differ from text. Values from text shown here.
2007
2008
Total Number of
Regulated Systems
Total Number of
Systems in Violation
Total Number of
Violations
2416
NR
1723
Total Number of
Regulated Systems
Total Number of
Systems in Violation
Total Number of
Violations
2415
NR
1247
Where to Obtain the 2007 and 2008 Annual State Public Water Systems Reports
New Hampshire's state reports are available by accessing the state's web site or by contacting:
New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services
Water Division, Drinking Water and Groundwater Bureau
29 Hazen Drive, P.O. Box 95
Concord, NH 03302-0095
Contact: Terri Sabia
Telephone: (603) 271-2923
E-mail: terri.sabbia@oit.nh.gov
Website: http://des.nh.gov/organization/divisions/water/dwgb/annuaLreport.htm
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State of New Jersey 2007/2008 PWS Compliance Report
Violations for 2007
Violations Category
Chemical Contaminant Group
Total Coliform Rule
Surface Water Treatment Rule, Interim
Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule,
and Filter Backwash Recycling Rule
_ead and Copper Rule
Consumer Confidence Report
Disinfection Byproducts Rule
MCL
Violations
119
213
6**
Systems in
Violation
57
155
5**
Treatment Technique
Violations
2
1
NR**
Systems in
Violation
2*
1
NR**
Significant Monitoring
Violations
591
408
0
731
8
6
Systems in
Violation
231
306
0
471
6
5
* Possible overcounting of violating systems.
** MCL and Treatment Technique violations are combined in the SDWIS/FED Report.
Violations for 2008
Violations Category
Chemical Contaminant Group
Total Coliform Rule
Surface Water Treatment Rule, Interim
Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule,
and Filter Backwash Recycling Rule
_ead and Copper Rule
Consumer Confidence Report
Disinfection Byproducts Rule
MCL
Violations
167
0
Systems in
Violation
53
0
Treatment Technique
Violations
1
59
1
Systems in
Violation
1
53
1
Significant Monitoring
Violations
1031
247
0
98
2
181
Systems in
Violation
85
197
0
90
2
58
2007
2008
Total Number of
Regulated Systems
Total Number of
Systems in Violation
Total Number of
Violations
4006
NR
2085
Total Number of
Regulated Systems
Total Number of
Systems in Violation
Total Number of
Violations
3969
NR
NR
Where to Obtain the 2007 and 2008 Annual State Public Water Systems Reports
EPA did not receive the 2007 compliance report and generated data from SDWIS/FED.
New Jersey's 2008 state report is available by accessing the state web site: http//www.state.nj.us/dep/
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State of New Mexico 2007/2008 PWS Compliance Report
Violations for 2007
Violations Category
Chemical Contaminant Group
Total Coliform Rule
Surface Water Treatment Rule, Interim
Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule,
and Filter Backwash Recycling Rule
_ead and Copper Rule
Consumer Confidence Report
Disinfection Byproducts Rule
MCL
Violations
77
137
18
Systems in
Violation
28
97"
8
Treatment Technique
Violations
16
1
6
Systems in
Violation
9
1
6
Significant Monitoring
Violations
8
217
13
177
140
46
Systems in
Violation
5**
169
1
143
89
20
* Possible overcounting of violating systems.
** Values in summary tables differ from text. Values from text shown here.
Violations for 2008
Violations Category
Chemical Contaminant Group
Total Coliform Rule
Surface Water Treatment Rule, Interim
Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule,
and Filter Backwash Recycling Rule
_ead and Copper Rule
Consumer Confidence Report
Disinfection Byproducts Rule
MCL
Violations
Systems in
Violation
Treatment Technique
Violations
Systems in
Violation
Significant Monitoring
Violations
Systems in
Violation
2007
2008
Total Number of
Regulated Systems
Total Number of
Systems in Violation
Total Number of
Violations
1257
450
1,130*
Total Number of
Regulated Systems
Total Number of
Systems in Violation
Total Number of
Violations
* Total in report (1,130) differs from calculated total (856).
Where to Obtain the 2007 and 2008 Annual State Public Water Systems Reports
New Mexico's 2007 state report is available by accessing the state's web site or by contacting:
New Mexico Environment Department Drinking Water Bureau
Contact Name: Danny Valenzula
Telephone: (505) 476-9649 or (877) 654-8720
Web site: http://www.nmenv.state.nm.us/dwb/dwbtop.html
EPA anticipates receiving the 2008 compliance report in the near future.
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State of New York 2007/2008 PWS Compliance Report
Violations for 2007
Violations Category
Chemical Contaminant Group
Total Coliform Rule
Surface Water Treatment Rule, Interim
Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule,
and Filter Backwash Recycling Rule
_ead and Copper Rule
Consumer Confidence Report
Disinfection Byproducts Rule
MCL
Violations
NR
NR
NR
Systems in
Violation
NR
NR
NR
Treatment Technique
Violations
NR
NR
NR
Systems in
Violation
NR
NR
NR
Significant Monitoring
Violations
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
Systems in
Violation
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
' State submitted the information without a breakdown by rule.
Violations for 2008
Violations Category
Chemical Contaminant Group
Total Coliform Rule
Surface Water Treatment Rule, Interim
Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule,
and Filter Backwash Recycling Rule
_ead and Copper Rule
Consumer Confidence Report
Disinfection Byproducts Rule
MCL
Violations
Systems in
Violation
Treatment Technique
Violations
Systems in
Violation
Significant Monitoring
Violations
Systems in
Violation
2007
2008
Total Number of
Regulated Systems
Total Number of
Systems in Violation
Total Number of
Violations
9537
3930
7378
Total Number of
Regulated Systems
Total Number of
Systems in Violation
Total Number of
Violations
Where to Obtain the 2007 and 2008 Annual State Public Water Systems Reports
New York's 2007 state report is available by accessing the state's web site:
Website: http://www.nyhealth.gov/environmental/water/drinkingA/iolations/2007/2007_compliance_report.htm
EPA anticipates receiving the 2008 compliance report in the near future.
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State of North Carolina 2007/2008 PWS Compliance Report
Violations for 2007
Violations Category
Chemical Contaminant Group
Total Coliform Rule
Surface Water Treatment Rule, Interim
Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule,
and Filter Backwash Recycling Rule
_ead and Copper Rule
Consumer Confidence Report
Disinfection Byproducts Rule
MCL
Violations
353
312
182
Systems in
Violation
62*
255
68
Treatment Technique
Violations
2
35
1
Systems in
Violation
2
33
1
Significant Monitoring
Violations
1,399t
2525
0
491
217
453
Systems in
Violation
916*t
1381
0
445
185
271
* Possible overcounting of violating systems.
t Does not include Radionuclide violations.
Violations for 2008
Violations Category
Chemical Contaminant Group
Total Coliform Rule
Surface Water Treatment Rule, Interim
Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule,
and Filter Backwash Recycling Rule
_ead and Copper Rule
Consumer Confidence Report
Disinfection Byproducts Rule
MCL
Violations
Systems in
Violation
Treatment Technique
Violations
Systems in
Violation
Significant Monitoring
Violations
Systems in
Violation
2007
2008
Total Number of
Regulated Systems
Total Number of
Systems in Violation
Total Number of
Violations
6686
2521
6,746*
Total Number of
Regulated Systems
Total Number of
Systems in Violation
Total Number of
Violations
* The total number of violations in the report (6,746) differs
from the calculated total (5,970).
Where to Obtain the 2007 and 2008 Annual State Public Water Systems Reports
North Carolina's 2007 state report is available by accessing the state's web site or by contacting:
Public Water Supply Section
1634 Mai I Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1634
Contact Name: Eric Chai
Telephone: (919) 733-2321 / Facsimile: (919) 715-4374
E-mail: Eric.Chai@ncmail.net
Web site: http://www.deh.enr.state.nc.us/pws
EPA anticipates receiving the 2008 compliance report in the near future.
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State of North Dakota 2007/2008 PWS Compliance Report
Violations for 2007
Violations Category
Chemical Contaminant Group
Total Coliform Rule
Surface Water Treatment Rule, Interim
Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule,
and Filter Backwash Recycling Rule
_ead and Copper Rule
Consumer Confidence Report
Disinfection Byproducts Rule
MCL
Violations
3
27
6
Systems in
Violation
1
21
3
Treatment Technique
Violations
1
0
0
Systems in
Violation
1
0
0
Significant Monitoring
Violations
7
49
0
1
0
6
Systems in
Violation
7*
43
0
1
0
6
* Possible overcounting of violating systems.
Violations for 2008
Violations Category
Chemical Contaminant Group
Total Coliform Rule
Surface Water Treatment Rule, Interim
Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule,
and Filter Backwash Recycling Rule
_ead and Copper Rule
Consumer Confidence Report
Disinfection Byproducts Rule
MCL
Violations
21
11
0
Systems in
Violation
10
9
0
Treatment Technique
Violations
1
0
0
Systems in
Violation
1
0
0
Significant Monitoring
Violations
2
57
0
3
0
3
Systems in
Violation
2
45
0
3
0
3
2007
2008
Total Number of
Regulated Systems
Total Number of
Systems in Violation
Total Number of
Violations
521
74
99*
Total Number of
Regulated Systems
Total Number of
Systems in Violation
Total Number of
Violations
514
69
98
* The total number of violations in the report (99) differs
from the calculated total (100).
Where to Obtain the 2007 and 2008 Annual State Public Water Systems Reports
North Dakota's state reports are available by contacting:
North Dakota Department of Health
Division of Municipal Facilities
918 E Divide Ave-3rd Floor
Bismarck, ND 58501-1947
Contact Name: LeeAnn Tillotson
Telephone: (701) 328-5293
Facsimile: (701) 328-5200
E-mail: ltillots@nd.gov
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Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands 2007/2008 PWS Compliance Report
Violations for 2007
Violations Category
Chemical Contaminant Group
Total Coliform Rule
Surface Water Treatment Rule, Interim
Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule,
and Filter Backwash Recycling Rule
_ead and Copper Rule
Consumer Confidence Report
Disinfection Byproducts Rule
MCL
Violations
0
19
0*
Systems in
Violation
0
12
0*
Treatment Technique
Violations
0
0
NR*
Systems in
Violation
0
0
NR*
Significant Monitoring
Violations
0
33
0
93
13
34
Systems in
Violation
0
10
0
58
11
17
MCL and Treatment Technique violations are combined in the SDWIS/FED Report.
Violations for 2008
Violations Category
Chemical Contaminant Group
Total Coliform Rule
Surface Water Treatment Rule, Interim
Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule,
and Filter Backwash Recycling Rule
_ead and Copper Rule
Consumer Confidence Report
Disinfection Byproducts Rule
MCL
Violations
Systems in
Violation
Treatment Technique
Violations
Systems in
Violation
Significant Monitoring
Violations
Systems in
Violation
2007
2008
Total Number of
Regulated Systems
Total Number of
Systems in Violation
Total Number of
Violations
91
NR
192
Total Number of
Regulated Systems
Total Number of
Systems in Violation
Total Number of
Violations
Where to Obtain the 2007 and 2008 Annual State Public Water Systems Reports
EPA did not receive the 2007 compliance report and generated data from SDWIS/FED.
EPA anticipates receiving the 2008 compliance report in the near future.
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State of Ohio 2007/2008 PWS Compliance Report
Violations for 2007
Violations Category
Chemical Contaminant Group
Total Coliform Rule
Surface Water Treatment Rule, Interim
Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule,
and Filter Backwash Recycling Rule
_ead and Copper Rule
Consumer Confidence Report
Disinfection Byproducts Rule
MCL
Violations
215
371
124
Systems in
Violation
78*
283
48*
Treatment Technique
Violations
54
4
2
Systems in
Violation
17*
4
1
Significant Monitoring
Violations
1507
1427
4
104
53
154
Systems in
Violation
355*
941
3*
98
52
150*
* Possible overcounting of violating systems.
Violations for 2008
Violations Category
Chemical Contaminant Group
Total Coliform Rule
Surface Water Treatment Rule, Interim
Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule,
and Filter Backwash Recycling Rule
.ead and Copper Rule
Consumer Confidence Report
Disinfection Byproducts Rule
MCL
Violations
217
334
NR*
Systems in
Violation
79
200
NR*
Treatment Technique
Violations
19
1
NR*
Systems in
Violation
6
1
NR*
Significant Monitoring
Violations
1434
1197
6
91
25
NR*
Systems in
Violation
249
767
6
79
25
NR*
Reported with Chemical Containment Group.
2007
2008
Total Number of
Regulated Systems
Total Number of
Systems in Violation
Total Number of
Violations
5340
1455
4,029*
Total Number of
Regulated Systems
Total Number of
Systems in Violation
Total Number of
Violations
5185
1217
3324
* The total number of violations in the report (4,029) differs
from the calculated total (4,019).
Where to Obtain the 2007 and 2008 Annual State Public Water Systems Reports
Ohio's 2007 state report is available by accessing the state's web site or by contacting:
PWS Annual Compliance Report
Ohio EPA-DDAGW
P.O. Box 1049
Columbus, OH 43216-1049
Web site: http://www.epa.ohio.gov/ddagw/pws.aspx
The 2008 state report did not provide information regarding public availability.
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State of Oklahoma 2007/2008 PWS Compliance Report
Violations for 2007
Violations Category
Chemical Contaminant Group
Total Coliform Rule
Surface Water Treatment Rule, Interim
Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule,
and Filter Backwash Recycling Rule
_ead and Copper Rule
Consumer Confidence Report
Disinfection Byproducts Rule
MCL
Violations
98
134
547
Systems in
Violation
59*
107
125
Treatment Technique
Violations
93
0
214
Systems in
Violation
34*
0
73
Significant Monitoring
Violations
352
472
27
0
0
58
Systems in
Violation
43
237*
6
0
0
32
Possible overcounting of violating systems.
Violations for 2008
Violations Category
Chemical Contaminant Group
Total Coliform Rule
Surface Water Treatment Rule, Interim
Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule,
and Filter Backwash Recycling Rule
_ead and Copper Rule
Consumer Confidence Report
Disinfection Byproducts Rule
MCL
Violations
Systems in
Violation
Treatment Technique
Violations
Systems in
Violation
Significant Monitoring
Violations
Systems in
Violation
2007
2008
Total Number of
Regulated Systems
Total Number of
Systems in Violation
Total Number of
Violations
1596
696
1995
Total Number of
Regulated Systems
Total Number of
Systems in Violation
Total Number of
Violations
Where to Obtain the 2007 and 2008 Annual State Public Water Systems Reports
Oklahoma's 2007 state report is available by accessing the state's web site or by contacting:
Department of Environmental Quality
Water Quality Division, 8th Floor
707 N. Robinson
Oklahoma City, OK 73101-1677
By mail:
Department of Environmental Quality, Water Quality Division
P.O. Box1677
Oklahoma City, OK 73101-1677
Web site: http://www.deq.state.ok.us/WQDnew/pws/index.html
EPA anticipates receiving the 2008 compliance report in the near future.
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State of Oregon 2007/2008 PWS Compliance Report
Violations for 2007
Violations Category
Chemical Contaminant Group
Total Coliform Rule
Surface Water Treatment Rule, Interim
Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule,
and Filter Backwash Recycling Rule
_ead and Copper Rule
Consumer Confidence Report
Disinfection Byproducts Rule
MCL
Violations
22
203
2
Systems in
Violation
14
163
2
Treatment Technique
Violations
16
54
0
Systems in
Violation
15
52
0
Significant Monitoring
Violations
1371
1561
0
529
260
116
Systems in
Violation
260
858
0
311
87
41
Violations for 2008
Violations Category
Chemical Contaminant Group
Total Coliform Rule
Surface Water Treatment Rule, Interim
Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule,
and Filter Backwash Recycling Rule
.ead and Copper Rule
Consumer Confidence Report
Disinfection Byproducts Rule
MCL
Violations
Systems in
Violation
Treatment Technique
Violations
Systems in
Violation
Significant Monitoring
Violations
Systems in
Violation
2007
2008
Total Number of
Regulated Systems
Total Number of
Systems in Violation
Total Number of
Violations
2628
1353
4134
Total Number of
Regulated Systems
Total Number of
Systems in Violation
Total Number of
Violations
Where to Obtain the 2007 and 2008 Annual State Public Water Systems Reports
The 2007 state report did not provide information regarding public availability.
EPA anticipates receiving the 2008 compliance report in the near future.
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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania 2007/2008 PWS Compliance Report
Violations for 2007
Violations Category
Chemical Contaminant Group
Total Coliform Rule
Surface Water Treatment Rule, Interim
Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule,
and Filter Backwash Recycling Rule
_ead and Copper Rule
Consumer Confidence Report
Disinfection Byproducts Rule
MCL
Violations
218
435
108
Systems in
Violation
106
321
39*
Treatment Technique
Violations
9
30
25
Systems in
Violation
3
29
12*
Significant Monitoring
Violations
5877
1879
282
59
229
2718
Systems in
Violation
1393
1323
78
51
229
849
* Possible overcounting of violating systems.
Violations for 2008
Violations Category
Chemical Contaminant Group
Total Coliform Rule
Surface Water Treatment Rule, Interim
Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule,
and Filter Backwash Recycling Rule
_ead and Copper Rule
Consumer Confidence Report
Disinfection Byproducts Rule
MCL
Violations
198
442
69
Systems in
Violation
93
375
33*
Treatment Technique
Violations
3
20
58
Systems in
Violation
2
20
35*
Significant Monitoring
Violations
4600
1541
246
176
211
1984
Systems in
Violation
795
1141
64
170
211
842*
* Possible overcounting of violating systems.
2007
2008
Total Number of
Regulated Systems
Total Number of
Systems in Violation
Total Number of
Violations
9525
3,005*
14,083*
Total Number of
Regulated Systems
Total Number of
Systems in Violation
Total Number of
Violations
9435
2,847*
13,003*
* Includes public notification violations. Calculated total
number of violations is 11,869.
* Includes public notification violations. Calculated total
number of violations is 9,548.
Where to Obtain the 2007 and 2008 Annual State Public Water Systems Reports
Pennsylvania's state reports are available by accessing the state's web site or by contacting:
Department of Environmental Protection
Bureau of Water Standards and Facility Regulation
P.O. Box8467, 11th Floor RCSOB
Harrisburg, PA 17105-8467
Telephone: (717) 787-5017
Web site: http://www.dep.state.pa.us
Keyword: drinking water
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Commonwealth of Puerto Rico 2007/2008 PWS Compliance Report
Violations for 2007
Violations Category
Chemical Contaminant Group
Total Coliform Rule
Surface Water Treatment Rule, Interim
Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule,
and Filter Backwash Recycling Rule
_ead and Copper Rule
Consumer Confidence Report
Disinfection Byproducts Rule
MCL
Violations
1
254
40
Systems in
Violation
1
143*
12
Treatment Technique
Violations
266
1
54
Systems in
Violation
145
1
23
Significant Monitoring
Violations
813
1899
0
13
0
27
Systems in
Violation
102*
236
0
9
0
16*
Possible overcounting of violating systems.
Violations for 2008
Violations Category
Chemical Contaminant Group
Total Coliform Rule
Surface Water Treatment Rule, Interim
Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule,
and Filter Backwash Recycling Rule
_ead and Copper Rule
Consumer Confidence Report
Disinfection Byproducts Rule
MCL
Violations
0
246
25
Systems in
Violation
0
152*
10
Treatment Technique
Violations
183
0
63
Systems in
Violation
134*
0
21
Significant Monitoring
Violations
413
1891
0
29
0
30
Systems in
Violation
54*
242
0
29
0
19*
Possible overcounting of violating systems.
2007
2008
Total Number of
Regulated Systems
Total Number of
Systems in Violation
Total Number of
Violations
509
NR
3368
Total Number of
Regulated Systems
Total Number of
Systems in Violation
Total Number of
Violations
502
NR
2880
Where to Obtain the 2007 and 2008 Annual State Public Water Systems Reports
Puerto Rico's reports are available by accessing the territory's web site or by contacting:
Department of Health
Public Water Supply Supervision Program
Ponce de Leon Avenue, #431 Nacional Plaza
9th Floor, Suite 903
HatoRey, Puerto Rico 00917
Web site: http://www.salud.gov.pr
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State of Rhode Island 2007/2008 PWS Compliance Report
Violations for 2007
Violations Category
Chemical Contaminant Group
Total Coliform Rule
Surface Water Treatment Rule, Interim
Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule,
and Filter Backwash Recycling Rule
_ead and Copper Rule
Consumer Confidence Report
Disinfection Byproducts Rule
MCL
Violations
0
80
7
Systems in
Violation
0
48
3
Treatment Technique
Violations
0
0
0
Systems in
Violation
0
0
0
Significant Monitoring
Violations
5*
35
0
18
4
2
Systems in
Violation
5**
32
0
16
4
2
* With the exception of Nitrates and Nitrates, Inorganic Compounds are considered a single compound.
** Possible overcounting of violating systems.
Violations for 2008
Violations Category
Chemical Contaminant Group
Total Coliform Rule
Surface Water Treatment Rule, Interim
Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule,
and Filter Backwash Recycling Rule
.ead and Copper Rule
Consumer Confidence Report
Disinfection Byproducts Rule
MCL
Violations
7
57
3
Systems in
Violation
6
40
2
Treatment Technique
Violations
0
0
0
Systems in
Violation
0
0
0
Significant Monitoring
Violations
15*
166
0
8
4
0
Systems in
Violation
14**
139
0
8
4
0
' With the exception of Nitrates and Nitrates, Inorganic Compounds are considered a single compound.
'* Possible overcounting of violating systems.
2007
2008
Total Number of
Regulated Systems
Total Number of
Systems in Violation
Total Number of
Violations
484
110
151
Total Number of
Regulated Systems
Total Number of
Systems in Violation
Total Number of
Violations
487
151
260
Where to Obtain the 2007 and 2008 Annual State Public Water Systems Reports
Rhode Island's state reports are available by accessing the state's web site or by contacting:
Rhode Island Department of Health
Office of Drinking Water Quality
Three Capitol Hill
Providence, Rl 02908
Telephone: (401) 222-6867 or Relay Rl (TDD) at 711
Web site: http://www.health.ri.gov/environment/dwq/index.php
The report was also distributed to Rhode Island's public water systems, legislature, and public libraries.
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State of South Carolina 2007/2008 PWS Compliance Report
Violations for 2007
Violations Category
Chemical Contaminant Group
Total Coliform Rule
Surface Water Treatment Rule, Interim
Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule,
and Filter Backwash Recycling Rule
_ead and Copper Rule
Consumer Confidence Report
Disinfection Byproducts Rule
MCL
Violations
98
71
NR*
Systems in
Violation
30
52
NR*
Treatment Technique
Violations
4
2
NR*
Systems in
Violation
3
2
NR*
Significant Monitoring
Violations
0
79
0
32
74
NR*
Systems in
Violation
0
53
0
31
74
NR*
* Reported with Chemical Containment Group.
Violations for 2008
Violations Category
Chemical Contaminant Group
Total Coliform Rule
Surface Water Treatment Rule, Interim
Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule,
and Filter Backwash Recycling Rule
_ead and Copper Rule
Consumer Confidence Report
Disinfection Byproducts Rule
MCL
Violations
75
62
25
Systems in
Violation
64*
62
15*
Treatment Technique
Violations
0
0
0
Systems in
Violation
0
0
0
Significant Monitoring
Violations
0
66
5
35
16
0
Systems in
Violation
0
53
2
35
16
0
* Possible overcounting of violating systems.
2007
2008
Total Number of
Regulated Systems
Total Number of
Systems in Violation
Total Number of
Violations
1487
212
360
Total Number of
Regulated Systems
Total Number of
Systems in Violation
Total Number of
Violations
1494
169
268*
* The total number of violations in the report (268) differs from
the calculated total (284).
Where to Obtain the 2007 and 2008 Annual State Public Water Systems Reports
South Carolina's state reports are available by accessing the state's web site or by contacting:
SCDHEC's Bureau of Water
2600 Bull Street
Columbia, SC 29201
Contact Name: Bruce Bleau
Telephone: (803) 898-4154
Facsimile: (803) 898-3795
E-mail: bleaubp@dhec.sc.gov
Web site: http://www.scdhec.gov/water
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State of South Dakota 2007/2008 PWS Compliance Report
Violations for 2007
Violations Category
Chemical Contaminant Group
Total Coliform Rule
Surface Water Treatment Rule, Interim
Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule,
and Filter Backwash Recycling Rule
_ead and Copper Rule
Consumer Confidence Report
Disinfection Byproducts Rule
MCL
Violations
67
40
3
Systems in
Violation
22
26
2
Treatment Technique
Violations
1
0
19
Systems in
Violation
1
0
19
Significant Monitoring
Violations
75
40
0
11
32
13
Systems in
Violation
7
32
0
11
31
9
Violations for 2008
Violations Category
Chemical Contaminant Group
Total Coliform Rule
Surface Water Treatment Rule, Interim
Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule,
and Filter Backwash Recycling Rule
_ead and Copper Rule
Consumer Confidence Report
Disinfection Byproducts Rule
MCL
Violations
70
37
4
Systems in
Violation
22
28
1
Treatment Technique
Violations
1
4
8
Systems in
Violation
1
2
8
Significant Monitoring
Violations
237
62
4
4
31
20
Systems in
Violation
17
47
1
4
28
15
2007
2008
Total Number of
Regulated Systems
Total Number of
Systems in Violation
Total Number of
Violations
656
148*
301
Total Number of
Regulated Systems
Total Number of
Systems in Violation
Total Number of
Violations
658
159*
482
* Possible overcounting of violating systems.
* Possible overcounting of violating systems.
Where to Obtain the 2007 and 2008 Annual State Public Water Systems Reports
South Dakota's state reports are available by accessing the state's web site or by contacting:
South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Drinking Water Program, PMB-2020
Joe Foss Building
523 East Capitol Ave.
Pierre, SD 57501
Contact Name: Mark S. Mayer, P.E.
Telephone: (605) 773-3754
E-mail: mark.mayer@state.sd.us
Web site: http://denr.sd.gov/des/dw/complianceinfo.aspx
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State of Tennessee 2007/2008 PWS Compliance Report
Violations for 2007
Violations Category
Chemical Contaminant Group
Total Coliform Rule
Surface Water Treatment Rule, Interim
Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule,
and Filter Backwash Recycling Rule
_ead and Copper Rule
Consumer Confidence Report
Disinfection Byproducts Rule
MCL
Violations
0
40
45
Systems in
Violation
0
40
18
Treatment Technique
Violations
29**
0
0
Systems in
Violation
21**
0
0
Significant Monitoring
Violations
194
107
38
1
21
80
Systems in
Violation
13*
79
26
1
21
48
* Possible overcounting of violating systems.
** Different values are presented in multiple tables. Values from the main summary table are shown here.
Violations for 2008
Violations Category
Chemical Contaminant Group
Total Coliform Rule
Surface Water Treatment Rule, Interim
Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule,
and Filter Backwash Recycling Rule
_ead and Copper Rule
Consumer Confidence Report
Disinfection Byproducts Rule
MCL
Violations
Systems in
Violation
Treatment Technique
Violations
Systems in
Violation
Significant Monitoring
Violations
Systems in
Violation
2007
2008
Total Number of
Regulated Systems
Total Number of
Systems in Violation
Total Number of
Violations
897
194
555
Total Number of
Regulated Systems
Total Number of
Systems in Violation
Total Number of
Violations
Where to Obtain the 2007 and 2008 Annual State Public Water Systems Reports
Tennessee's 2007 state report is available by accessing the state's web site:
Web site: http://www.state.tn.us/environment/dws/DWprogram.shtml
EPA anticipates receiving the 2008 compliance report in the near future.
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State of Texas 2007/2008 PWS Compliance Report
Violations for 2007
Violations Category
Chemical Contaminant Group
Total Coliform Rule
Surface Water Treatment Rule, Interim
Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule,
and Filter Backwash Recycling Rule
_ead and Copper Rule
Consumer Confidence Report
Disinfection Byproducts Rule
MCL
Violations
676
80
597
Systems in
Violation
184
80
194
Treatment Technique
Violations
55*
15
NR
Systems in
Violation
34*
13
NR
Significant Monitoring
Violations
NA**
880
99
7
120
NA**
Systems in
Violation
NA**
514
40
7
120
NA**
* Values in tables differ from text. Values from text shown here.
** In Texas, most sampling for chemical constituents is conducted by state employees or their agents.
Violations for 2008
Violations Category
Chemical Contaminant Group
Total Coliform Rule
Surface Water Treatment Rule, Interim
Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule,
and Filter Backwash Recycling Rule
_ead and Copper Rule
Consumer Confidence Report
Disinfection Byproducts Rule
MCL
Violations
Systems in
Violation
Treatment Technique
Violations
Systems in
Violation
Significant Monitoring
Violations
Systems in
Violation
2007
2008
Total Number of
Regulated Systems
Total Number of
Systems in Violation
Total Number of
Violations
6804
2967
8,266*
Total Number of
Regulated Systems
Total Number of
Systems in Violation
Total Number of
Violations
* Total in report (8,266) differs from calculated total (2,529).
Where to Obtain the 2007 and 2008 Annual State Public Water Systems Reports
Texas' 2007 state report is available by contacting:
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Drinking Water Quality
P.O. Box13087
Austin, TX 78711-3087
EPA anticipates receiving the 2008 compliance report in the near future.
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State of Utah 2007/2008 PWS Compliance Report
Violations for 2007
Violations Category
Chemical Contaminant Group
Total Coliform Rule
Surface Water Treatment Rule, Interim
Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule,
and Filter Backwash Recycling Rule
_ead and Copper Rule
Consumer Confidence Report
Disinfection Byproducts Rule
MCL
Violations
1
87
0
Systems in
Violation
1
63
0
Treatment Technique
Violations
3
0
0
Systems in
Violation
3
0
0
Significant Monitoring
Violations
2269
190
0
256
5
0
Systems in
Violation
269
148
0
162
3
0
Violations for 2008
Violations Category
Chemical Contaminant Group
Total Coliform Rule
Surface Water Treatment Rule, Interim
Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule,
and Filter Backwash Recycling Rule
_ead and Copper Rule
Consumer Confidence Report
Disinfection Byproducts Rule
MCL
Violations
Systems in
Violation
Treatment Technique
Violations
Systems in
Violation
Significant Monitoring
Violations
Systems in
Violation
2007
2008
Total Number of
Regulated Systems
Total Number of
Systems in Violation
Total Number of
Violations
965
476
2811
Total Number of
Regulated Systems
Total Number of
Systems in Violation
Total Number of
Violations
Where to Obtain the 2007 and 2008 Annual State Public Water Systems Reports
Utah's 2007 state report is available by accessing the state's web site or by contacting:
Utah Division of Drinking Water
P.O. Box144830
Salt Lake City, UT 84114-4839
Contact: Ken Bousfield, Director
Telephone: (801)536-4200
Facsimile: (801) 539-4211
E-mail: kbousfield@utah.gov
Web site: http://www.drinkingwater.utah.gov
EPA anticipates receiving the 2008 compliance report in the near future.
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State of Vermont 2007/2008 PWS Compliance Report
Violations for 2007
Violations Category
Chemical Contaminant Group
Total Coliform Rule
Surface Water Treatment Rule, Interim
Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule,
and Filter Backwash Recycling Rule
_ead and Copper Rule
Consumer Confidence Report
Disinfection Byproducts Rule
MCL
Violations
22
163
64
Systems in
Violation
8
122
25*
Treatment Technique
Violations
2
46
0
Systems in
Violation
2
45*
0
Significant Monitoring
Violations
302
659
7
71
48
49
Systems in
Violation
253*
440*
6
67*
48
38
Possible overcounting of violating systems.
Violations for 2008
Violations Category
Chemical Contaminant Group
Total Coliform Rule
Surface Water Treatment Rule, Interim
Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule,
and Filter Backwash Recycling Rule
_ead and Copper Rule
Consumer Confidence Report
Disinfection Byproducts Rule
MCL
Violations
9
145
45
Systems in
Violation
5
114*
18*
Treatment Technique
Violations
2
5
0
Systems in
Violation
2
5
0
Significant Monitoring
Violations
235
408
0
47
85
44
Systems in
Violation
217*
292*
0
45*
85
41*
Possible overcounting of violating systems.
2007
2008
Total Number of
Regulated Systems
Total Number of
Systems in Violation
Total Number of
Violations
1366
662
1433
Total Number of
Regulated Systems
Total Number of
Systems in Violation
Total Number of
Violations
1.323
556*
1,167*
* May include minor and public notification violations.
Calculated total number of violations is 1,025.
Where to Obtain the 2007 and 2008 Annual State Public Water Systems Reports
The state reports are available by contacting:
Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation
Vermont Water Supply Division
103 South Main Street
Waterbury.VT 05671-0403
Telephone: (in state) (800) 823-6500
Telephone: (out of state) (802) 241-3400
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Virgin Islands 2007/2008 PWS Compliance Report
Violations for 2007
Violations Category
Chemical Contaminant Group
Total Coliform Rule
Surface Water Treatment Rule, Interim
Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule,
and Filter Backwash Recycling Rule
_ead and Copper Rule
Consumer Confidence Report
Disinfection Byproducts Rule
MCL
Violations
5
40
NR
Systems in
Violation
5
32
NR
Treatment Technique
Violations
NR
0
NR
Systems in
Violation
NR
0
NR
Significant Monitoring
Violations
104
172
NR
42
7
NR
Systems in
Violation
97
88
NR
42
7
NR
Violations for 2008
Violations Category
Chemical Contaminant Group
Total Coliform Rule
Surface Water Treatment Rule, Interim
Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule,
and Filter Backwash Recycling Rule
_ead and Copper Rule
Consumer Confidence Report
Disinfection Byproducts Rule
MCL
Violations
Systems in
Violation
Treatment Technique
Violations
Systems in
Violation
Significant Monitoring
Violations
Systems in
Violation
2007
2008
Total Number of
Regulated Systems
Total Number of
Systems in Violation
Total Number of
Violations
360
NR
370
Total Number of
Regulated Systems
Total Number of
Systems in Violation
Total Number of
Violations
Where to Obtain the 2007 and 2008 Annual State Public Water Systems Reports
The Virgin Islands' 2007 report is available by contacting:
Department of Planning and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Protection
Virgin Islands' report is also available at all public libraries, the University of the Virgin Islands' (UVI) library,
UVI's Water Resource Research Institute, and at local laboratories.
EPA anticipates receiving the 2008 compliance report in the near future.
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Commonwealth of Virginia 2007/2008 PWS Compliance Report
Violations for 2007
Violations Category
Chemical Contaminant Group
Total Coliform Rule
Surface Water Treatment Rule, Interim
Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule,
and Filter Backwash Recycling Rule
_ead and Copper Rule
Consumer Confidence Report
Disinfection Byproducts Rule
MCL
Violations
88
295
47
Systems in
Violation
36
194
16
Treatment Technique
Violations
6
159
58
Systems in
Violation
3
137
34
Significant Monitoring
Violations
857
685
20
31
81
45
Systems in
Violation
99
448
9
29
67
43
Violations for 2008
Violations Category
Chemical Contaminant Group
Total Coliform Rule
Surface Water Treatment Rule, Interim
Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule,
and Filter Backwash Recycling Rule
.ead and Copper Rule
Consumer Confidence Report
Disinfection Byproducts Rule
MCL
Violations
Systems in
Violation
Treatment Technique
Violations
Systems in
Violation
Significant Monitoring
Violations
Systems in
Violation
2007
2008
Total Number of
Regulated Systems
Total Number of
Systems in Violation
Total Number of
Violations
2944
888*
2372
Total Number of
Regulated Systems
Total Number of
Systems in Violation
Total Number of
Violations
* May include systems violating only the public notification
rule.
Where to Obtain the 2007 and 2008 Annual State Public Water Systems Reports
Virginia's 2007 state report is available by accessing the state's web site:
Website: http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/drinkingwater/compliance/annualReport.htm
EPA anticipates receiving the 2008 compliance report in the near future.
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State of Washington 2007/2008 PWS Compliance Report
Violations for 2007
Violations Category
Chemical Contaminant Group
Total Coliform Rule
Surface Water Treatment Rule, Interim
Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule,
and Filter Backwash Recycling Rule
_ead and Copper Rule
Consumer Confidence Report
Disinfection Byproducts Rule
MCL
Violations
NR
451
NR
Systems in
Violation
NR
335
NR
Treatment Technique
Violations
85
0
NR
Systems in
Violation
25
0
NR
Significant Monitoring
Violations
NR
807
11
253
223
NR
Systems in
Violation
NR
546
5
253
223
NR
Violations for 2008
Violations Category
Chemical Contaminant Group
Total Coliform Rule
Surface Water Treatment Rule, Interim
Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule,
and Filter Backwash Recycling Rule
.ead and Copper Rule
Consumer Confidence Report
Disinfection Byproducts Rule
MCL
Violations
Systems in
Violation
Treatment Technique
Violations
Systems in
Violation
Significant Monitoring
Violations
Systems in
Violation
2007
2008
Total Number of
Regulated Systems
Total Number of
Systems in Violation
Total Number of
Violations
4193
1172
1830
Total Number of
Regulated Systems
Total Number of
Systems in Violation
Total Number of
Violations
Where to Obtain the 2007 and 2008 Annual State Public Water Systems Reports
Washington's 2007 state report is available by accessing the state's web site or by contacting:
Department of Health
Office of Drinking Water
P.O. Box 47822
Olympia, WA 98504-7822
Telephone: (800) 521-0323
Web site: http://www.doh.wa.gov/ehp/dw/enforcement/enflink2.htm
EPA anticipates receiving the 2008 compliance report in the near future.
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State of West Virginia 2007/2008 PWS Compliance Report
Violations for 2007
Violations Category
Chemical Contaminant Group
Total Coliform Rule
Surface Water Treatment Rule, Interim
Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule,
and Filter Backwash Recycling Rule
_ead and Copper Rule
Consumer Confidence Report
Disinfection Byproducts Rule
MCL
Violations
2
19
59
Systems in
Violation
1
16
24
Treatment Technique
Violations
9
6
20
Systems in
Violation
9*
6
15
Significant Monitoring
Violations
3174
425
48
234
192
95
Systems in
Violation
137
222
13
124
132
40
* Possible overcounting of violating systems.
Violations for 2008
Violations Category
Chemical Contaminant Group
Total Coliform Rule
Surface Water Treatment Rule, Interim
Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule,
and Filter Backwash Recycling Rule
_ead and Copper Rule
Consumer Confidence Report
Disinfection Byproducts Rule
MCL
Violations
2
10
52
Systems in
Violation
2
8
24
Treatment Technique
Violations
11
6
13
Systems in
Violation
9
6
11
Significant Monitoring
Violations
1749
411
35
192
144
102
Systems in
Violation
163
218
17
105
86
63
2007
2008
Total Number of
Regulated Systems
Total Number of
Systems in Violation
Total Number of
Violations
1106
588*
5,861*
* Includes public notification violations. Calculated total
number of violations is 4,283
Total Number of
Regulated Systems
Total Number of
Systems in Violation
Total Number of
Violations
1313
591*
4319*
* Includes public notification violations. Calculated total
number of violations is 2,727.
Where to Obtain the 2007 and 2008 Annual State Public Water Systems Reports
West Virginia's state reports are available by accessing the state's web site or by contacting:
Web site: www.wvdhhr.org/oehs/eed/c&e/reports.asp
EPA's Safe Drinking Water Hotline: 1-800-426-4791
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State of Wisconsin 2007/2008 PWS Compliance Report
Violations for 2007
Violations Category
Chemical Contaminant Group
Total Coliform Rule
Surface Water Treatment Rule, Interim
Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule,
and Filter Backwash Recycling Rule
_ead and Copper Rule
Consumer Confidence Report
Disinfection Byproducts Rule
MCL
Violations
226
337
3
Systems in
Violation
68*
361
NR
Treatment Technique
Violations
0
4
0
Systems in
Violation
0
4
0
Significant Monitoring
Violations
1000
521
0
15
21
19
Systems in
Violation
324*
444
0
15
21
NR
Possible overcounting of violating systems.
Violations for 2008
Violations Category
Chemical Contaminant Group
Total Coliform Rule
Surface Water Treatment Rule, Interim
Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule,
and Filter Backwash Recycling Rule
_ead and Copper Rule
Consumer Confidence Report
Disinfection Byproducts Rule
MCL
Violations
92
457
11
Systems in
Violation
36*
353
5
Treatment Technique
Violations
0
18
0
Systems in
Violation
0
18
0
Significant Monitoring
Violations
913
514
0
21
16
11
Systems in
Violation
306*
448
0
21
16
11
Possible overcounting of violating systems.
2007
2008
Total Number of
Regulated Systems
Total Number of
Systems in Violation
Total Number of
Violations
11493
1218
2146
Total Number of
Regulated Systems
Total Number of
Systems in Violation
Total Number of
Violations
11446
409
2053
Where to Obtain the 2007 and 2008 Annual State Public Water Systems Reports
Wisconsin's state reports are available by contacting:
Department of Natural Resources
Bureau of Drinking Water and Groundwater
P.O. Box 7921
Madison, Wl 53707
Telephone: (608) 267-4230
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Violations for 2007
Violations Category
Chemical Contaminant Group
Total Coliform Rule
Surface Water Treatment Rule, Interim
Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule,
and Filter Backwash Recycling Rule
_ead and Copper Rule
Consumer Confidence Report
Disinfection Byproducts Rule
MCL
Violations
1
51
0
Systems in
Violation
1
44*
0
Treatment Technique
Violations
9**
NR
0
Systems in
Violation
7**
NR
0
Significant Monitoring
Violations
38
122
1
14
3
7
Systems in
Violation
24
87
1
11
3
5
* Possible overcounting of violating systems.
** Values in summary tables differ from text. Values from text shown here.
Violations for 2008
Violations Category
Chemical Contaminant Group
Total Coliform Rule
Surface Water Treatment Rule, Interim
Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule,
and Filter Backwash Recycling Rule
_ead and Copper Rule
Consumer Confidence Report
Disinfection Byproducts Rule
MCL
Violations
1
48
12
Systems in
Violation
1
35*
10*
Treatment Technique
Violations
8
0
0
Systems in
Violation
5
0
0
Significant Monitoring
Violations
11
82
1
21
0
2
Systems in
Violation
11
67
1
20
0
2
* Possible overcounting of violating systems.
2007
2008
Total Number of
Regulated Systems
Total Number of
Systems in Violation
Total Number of
Violations
766
183
246
Total Number of
Regulated Systems
Total Number of
Systems in Violation
Total Number of
Violations
765
152
186
Where to Obtain the 2007 and 2008 Annual State Public Water Systems Reports
Wyoming's state reports are available by accessing the state's web site or by contacting:
EPA Region 8 Environmental Information Service Center
Telephone: (303) 312-6312 or (800) 227-8917
E-mail: r8eisc@epa.gov
Web site: http://www.epa.gov/region8/water/dwhome/wyomingdi.html
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