Summary of Recent Developments in EPA's Drinking Water Program and Areas for Additional Focus

EPA Office of Inspector General: Summary of Recent Developments in EPA's Drinking Water Program and Areas for Additional Focus, March 31, 2008. At a Glance PDF | Report PDF

"...the drinking water program faces challenges, notably limited resources, emerging contaminants and new regulations, and system security issues. We suggest future evaluations for several areas of the drinking water program. These reviews should allow EPA to determine how well its programs are working and help it direct resources toward its most pressing needs. Priority should be given to: water security-response capability, chemical security at drinking water facilities, variances/exemptions and waivers, effectiveness of Agency funding, and the contaminant selection process."

Special thanks to Mary Ann Archer, Associate Director for Public Services, Warren E. Burger Library, William Mitchell College of Law.