The Division of Drinking and Ground Waters ensures compliance with the federal Safe Drinking Water Act and evaluates potential threats to source waters that supply Ohio's more than 5,000 public drinking water systems. The division has a lead role for statewide ground water protection in cooperation with other state and federal agencies, implements a ground water quality monitoring program, and provides technical assistance to the agency's waste management divisions. More...
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The Winter edition of the Ohio EPA Spigot News is now available! Inside this edition, you will find information about common monthly operating report errors and elgibility requirements to become a Class IV operator. You'll also read about common deficiencies at small public water systems and more! Read it now or subscribe to receive future issues by e-mail or hard copy.
Contact the Division of Drinking and Ground Waters Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1049, Columbus, OH 43216-1049 Street Address: 50 West Town Street, Suite 700 Columbus, OH 43215 Phone: (614) 644-2752 ~ Fax: (614) 644-2909 ~ E-mail Emergency Contacts ~ Staff Contacts and Expertise ~ Electronic Mailing Lists Emergency Response Hotline (800) 282-9378