Additional Resources

Source Water Protection Resources

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

Protect Your Water Source Brochure (GI-604)

Source Water Assessment & Protection ViewerOpens in a new window
The Source Water Assessment & Protection Viewer is designed to allow the public to view the spatial datasets used and created during the source water susceptibility assessment process. More than 6,000 Public Water Systems are the primary audience. PWS will use the Viewer to identify and validate potential sources of contamination that are found within their source water protection areas. Agency staff, consultants, and the general public constitute the secondary audience. The Viewer enables internal and external customers to view PWS wells and intakes along with the PSOC and contributing zones used for source water assessments. It allows users to perform multiple functions, such as 1) Access to PWS source assessment information; 2) View and print maps of source water protection areas and associated PSOC; and 3) Obtain more details about the selected public water source.

U.S. Environmental Protection AgencyOpens 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 ActOpens 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 WaterOpens 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 FoundationOpens in a new window
This nonprofit organization focuses on educating and motivating people to care for and about groundwater.

Source Water CollaborativeOpens 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 KidsOpens 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 WebsiteOpens in a new window

TCEQ Source Water Protection WebsiteOpens in a new window

Examples of Pollution Protection PlansOpens in a new window

Annotated Bibliography of Source Water Materials from EPAOpens in a new window

National Menu of BMPs from EPAOpens in a new window

Stormwater BMP Handbooks from CASQAOpens in a new window

The Trust for Public Land websiteOpens in a new window

Education and Outreach Resources