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Water topics other than public drinking water
National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
EPA : Office of Wastewater Management (OWM)
"OWM focuses on control of water that is collected in discrete conveyances (also called point sources), including pipes, ditches, and sanitary or storm sewers. OWM is also home to the Clean Water State Revolving Fund, the largest water quality funding source, focused on funding wastewater treatment systems, nonpoint source projects and estuary protection."
EPA : Source Water Protection
Resources on protecting untreated water from streams, rivers, lakes, or underground aquifers which is used to supply private wells and public drinking water.
EPA : Storm Water
Epa resources, including the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System.
EPA : Wetlands, Oceans, & Watersheds (OWOW)
"..provides technical and financial assistance and develops regulations and guidance to support the watershed approach" [to water management]
National Weather Service Forecast Office, Pittsburgh PA
Local weather and waterway data displayed as maps, images, and text. Current and 7 day forecast included.
Science.gov : Water Quality
Browse the alphabetical list or search the database of resources from 17 US goverment agencies. Information pertains to both drinking water and waterways.
Surveillance for Waterborne-Disease Outbreaks --- United States, 1999--2000
From MMWR Surveillance Summaries November 22, 2002 / 51(SS08);1-28
USGS Pennsylvania Water Science Center
Ground and surface water data, maps, and publications.
Water Environment Federation
This organization of wastewater and watershed management professionals provides educational materials for members and the general public on their website. Includes a searchable library of article abstracts, bookstore, conference information, and other resources.
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