| | Agencies and Associations— | | | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) | | | The USEPA establishes national standards for protection of the environment. These standards are then generally enforced by state agencies. USEPA maintains a Safe Drinking Water Hotline to provide information on drinking water regulations and documents. The hours of operation are M - F, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, EST. The number is: 1-800-426-4791 | | | Details on all USEPA programs can be reviewed at their web site: www.epa.gov. | |  | | | American Water Works Association (AWWA) | | | The AWWA is an association that conducts research and provides publications, information, training, and technical assistance to water supply systems. There are Sections of the organization that are active in holding meetings and training in all states. For further information on programs and membership contact: | | | American Water Works Association | | 6666 W. Quincy Avenue | | Denver, CO 80235 | | 1-303-794-7711 | | www.awwa.org | | | | The association also operates a Small Systems Support Hotline that is available for technical support to all water system operators. The number is: 1-800-366-0107 | |  | | | National Rural Water Association (NRWA) | | The NRWA provides technical publications, training, and technical assistance to small water systems and water districts. There are active chapters in most states that provide technical assistance in both the water supply and wastewater fields. For further information contact: | | | | | New England Water Works Association(NEWWA) | | The NEWWA is a membership organization representing water supply operators and professionals in the New England states. They sponsor meetings and training and have publications available. For further information contact: | | New England Water Works Association | | 125 Hopping Brook Road | | Holliston, MA 01746 | | 1-508-893-7979 | | www.newwa.org | | | | National Ground Water Association (NGWA) | | The NGWA is a professional society and trade association representing the groundwater industry. They provide expositions, education, publications and research on wells and groundwater. For further information contact: | | National Ground Water Association | | 601 Dempsey Road | | Westerville, OH 43081 | | 1-800-551-7379 | | www.ngwa.org | | |  | | | Water Environment Federation (WEF) | | The WEF is a professional organization representing the wastewater and pollution control industry. The national and state organizations provide meetings, training, and publications that are very helpful to wastewater system operators. For further information contact: | | Water Environment Federation | | 601 Wythe Street | | Alexandria, VA 22314-1994 | | 1-800-666-0206 | | www.wef.org | | | | National Small Flows Clearinghouse, (NFSC) and | | National Drinking Water Clearinghouse (NDWC) | | The NSFC has been established at West Virginia University to develop and maintain services and information related to small-system wastewater treatment and disposal. The NDWC likewise has information for small community drinking water systems. They provide publications, databases, referrals and educational products. For further information contact: | | National Small Flows Clearinghouse, or | | National Drinking Water Clearinghouse | | West Virginia University | | P.O. Box 6064 | | Morgantown, WV 26506-6064 | | 1-800-624-8301 | | www.estd.wvu.edu | | | | Water Quality Association (WQA) | | The WQA is the trade association for the manufacturers of point-of-use (POU) water treatment industry (water softeners, home water filters, etc). They have information available on POU devices. For further information contact: | | Water Quality Association | | 4151 Naperville Road | | Lisle, IL 60532 | | 1-630-505-0160 | | www.wqa.org | | | | | | | | |
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