Drinking Water
A component of the Drinking Water and Groundwater Protection Division is dedicated to implementing and managing the Water Supply Rule.The purpose of this rule is to protect the public health by...
View ArticlePublic Water System Operator Certification
Public drinking water systems are required to have an Operator certified by the DWGWPD. The class of Operator Certification is based on the source water type, treatment, and population of a water...
View ArticleLead and Copper Rule Resources
Sources and Health Effects of Lead and CopperThe most common source of lead and copper in drinking water is corrosion of plumbing materials throughout the water system. Plumbing materials that can be...
View ArticlePublic Water System Operator Exams
For Operator Classification: 2, 3, 4 & D: (Please note the deadline for registration is Friday, April 12, 2019)Certification exams are administered simultaneously at two locations, twice a year, in...
View ArticlePublic Water System Operator Training
The State of Vermont Drinking Water and Groundwater Protection Division approves training courses for Water System Operator Certification. The table below summarizes the required renewal...
View ArticlePublic Water System Operator Guidance
The Water Supply Rule (WSR) was revised December 1, 2010. The WSR references the Code of Federal Regulations 40 CFR. More information can be found in this section.New USEPA Compliance Scoring SystemIn...
View ArticleRegistration of TNC Water Systems
All properties that meet one the following desciptions must register with the DWGWPD: Proposed/new construction of a TNC water system;Renovation or modification of an existing property into a TNC water...
View ArticleSanitary Surveys at TNC Water Systems
The Environmental Protection Agency defines a sanitary survey as “an onsite review of the water source, facilities, equipment, operation, and maintenance of a Public Water System for the purpose of...
View ArticleFees, Applications and Permits
Various certifications and permits required by either state or federal rules and regulations. Permits for various wastewater and drinking water programs are linked below along with certifications and...
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