The Division of Drinking and Ground Waters, through its mission and vision, is committed to adopting rules and implementing programs that ensure safe drinking water from Ohio's public water systems. The Drinking Water Advisory Committee (DWAC) was formed September 19, 2001 to help strengthen the division's drinking and ground waters programs through valuable and independent input from stakeholders. DWAC maintains between 15 - 20 members representing a balanced, cross-section of civic and environmental groups that have an interest in drinking water programs and issues. The committee focuses on three key areas:
- providing input on rule development,
- assessing and recommending improvements to new and existing programs,
- identifying funding alternatives to address state and local funding needs.