Additional Resources

Education and Outreach Resources
More information about source water protection is available from the following state and federal agencies and non-governmental organizations.

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency:Opens in a new window
The EPA’s Office of Groundwater and Drinking Water, together with states, tribes, and its many partners, protects public health by ensuring safe drinking water and protecting groundwater. This office, along with EPA’s 10 regional drinking water programs, oversees implementation of the Safe Drinking Water Act, which is the national law safeguarding tap water in America.

Safe Drinking Water Act Opens in a new window
This federal law is the main legislation that protects the quality of our drinking water. The EPA sets standards for drinking water quality and oversees the states, localities, and water suppliers who implement those standards.

EPA’s Information on Texas Drinking Water Opens in a new window
This page contains consumer confidence reports for Texas drinking water as well as links to identifying the source of your drinking water and Texas’ groundwater quality.

Groundwater Foundation Opens in a new window
This nonprofit organization focuses on educating and motivating people to care for and about groundwater.

Source Water Collaborative Opens in a new window
Fifteen national organizations united to help protect America’s drinking water at the source. The Collaborative combines the strengths and tools of federal, state, and local partners to offer information and guidance in protecting our nation’s drinking water.

Water for Kids Opens in a new window
The EPA’s  page of links for educational resources to teach children more about their drinking water and how to keep it safe.

TCEQ Website Opens in a new window

TCEQ Source Water Protection Website Opens in a new window

Examples of Pollution Protection Plans Opens in a new window

Annotated Bibliography of Source Water Materials from EPA Opens in a new window

National menu of BMPs from EPA Opens in a new window

Stormwater BMP Handbooks from CASQA Opens in a new window

The Trust for Public Land website Opens in a new window

 

Education and Outreach Resources
Getting in Step: A Guide for Conducting Watershed Outreach Campaigns (EPA)/ Opens in a new window

Menu of BMPs: Developing a Used Oil Recycling Program (EPA) Opens in a new window

Pollution Prevention Fact Sheets: Illegal Dumping Control (Stormwater Manager’s Resource Center) Opens in a new window

Menu of BMPs: Illegal Dumping Control (EPA) Opens in a new window

Texas Illegal Dumping Resource Center Opens in a new window

The Wastewater Information System Tool (TWIST) (EPA) Opens in a new window

Pollution Prevention Fact Sheets: Septic System Controls” (Stormwater Manager’s Resource Center) Opens in a new window

Menu of BMPs: Preventing Septic System Failure (EPA) Opens in a new window

Septic Systems Home (EPA)Opens in a new window

Menu of BMPs: Sewage from Recreational Activities (EPA)Opens in a new window

Environmental Best Management Practices for Small Businesses: Marinas (Small Business Environmental) Opens in a new window

Marina’s Chapter Fact Sheet (EPA): http://www.epa.gov/owow/nps/MMGI/marina.html Opens in a new window

Best Management Practices (BMPs) for Marinas and Small Boatyards in British Columbia (Environment Canada) Opens in a new window

Menu of BMPs: Community Hotlines (EPA) Opens in a new window

Menu of BMPs: Stormwater-Related Activities (EPA): Opens in a new window
Includes information on implementing volunteer programs, including: Adopt-a-Stream, Reforestation, Storm Drain Marking, Stream Clean-up and Monitoring, and Wetland Restoration