The Environmental Protection Agency sets standards that, when combined with protecting ground water and surface water, are critical to ensuring safe drinking water. EPA works with its regional offices, states, tribes and its many partners to protect public health through implementing the Safe Drinking Water Act.
Current Drinking Water Regulations: provides information on regulations on contaminants EPA regulates in drinking water.
Drinking Water Regulations under Development: focuses on the current regulatory status of certain contaminants and public water system operations.
Other Actions: describes other activities EPA has taken in response to the 1996 Amendments to the Safe Drinking Water Act.