Source Water Protection

Public drinking water systems are required to develop and implement Source Protection Plans (SPPs) to protect their drinking water sources.

Our Source Water Specialist can help your system write or update a Source Protection Plan. Find contact info here. Due to limited staff time, priority will be given to Member Systems.

You can use the resources below to write or update your system’s Source Protection Plan.

Guidance Documents

Checklist: Required Information for a Source Protection

Guidance: Required Information for a Source Protection Plan

Checklist: Preparing a Source Protection Plan Update

Powerpoint: Updating Your Source Protection Plan

Additional Resources

Fact Sheet: Groundwater Source Protection Areas (Community Water Systems)

Fact Sheet: Groundwater Source Protection Areas (NTNC Systems)

Fact Sheet: Surface Water Source Protection Areas

Fact Sheet: Source Protection Active Implementation

Help Guide: Potential Sources of Contamination

Required Agricultural Practices