EPA compendium of research related to determining safe levels and setting new standards. - Read more

Includes publications and position papers on a variety of technical and U.S. regulatory topics related to drinking water supply and its protection. - Read more

USGS applied environmental engineering research project which focuses on monitoring of pathogens in US water supplies. Site tells how environmental microbiology is done, and describes facilities, capabilities, collaborators. Some online articles. - Read more

Established to conserve and protect Canada's river heritage. Provides information on heritage river designation. - Read more

Represent the common interest of Canada's municipal water and wastewater systems. Provides information on all water related issues including federal and inter-provincial policies, programs, legislation and national codes or standards. - Read more

Promotes effective management of Canada's water resources by stimulating public recognition, awareness and understanding. Information on a wide range of water related topics. - Read more

This site is intended to increase the nation's ability to prepare for and respond to public health emergencies, including those faced in national disasters and severe weather conditions. - Read more

ECRC offers marine oil spill response under the Canada Shipping Act (CSA) to members. Provides services information. - Read more

Provides links to Environment Canada resources about water. - Read more

A technical summary about where they get their drinking water in King County, who manages drinking water, and how it is managed. - Read more

Information primarily for and about small community drinking water systems. Includes fact sheets, educational materials, and information on water treatment technologies successfully used in small U.S. community water supply systems. - Read more

SCTRWPG has been reviewing and evaluating water supply options for South Central Texas. Technical reports, presentations, general information, surveys, maps, and a guestbook can be found on this site. - Read more

The Australian Government's Water Smart Australia Program aims to accelerate the development and uptake of smart technologies and practices in water use across Australia.

California "water bank" in works amid drought

California's state government is forming a "water bank" to buy water for local water agencies at risk of shortages next year should a current drought persist, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger said on Thursday. Schwarzenegger in June declared the most populous U.S. state to officially be in drought and declared nine counties in its farm-rich Central Valley to be in a state of emergency because water supplies were so low after two years of below-average rainfall.

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