Number: RL31294
Title: Safeguarding the Nation's Drinking Water: EPA and Congressional Actions
Authors: Mary Tiemann, Resources, Science and Industry Division 
Abstract: Although EPA, states, localities, and water utilities have taken steps to address security concerns, the security of the nation's water supplies continues to attract congressional attention. Issues receiving attention have included the status of efforts by the water sector to improve security, whether to increase federal requirements, funding needs for water systems to make security improvements, the relative roles and responsibilities of EPA and DHS regarding the water sector, and the status of research and development of technologies to help water systems detect and address potential biological and chemical contaminants. This report reviews governmental and water utility efforts to improve drinking water security.
Pages: 18
Date: November 26, 2008