National Drinking Water Advisory Council (NDWAC)
(updated: 6/26/17)
Mission/Objectives
NDWAC provides advice, information, and recommendations on matters related to activities, functions, policies, and regulations of the EPA under the Safe Drinking Water Act.
The duties of NDWAC are to provide advice to EPA on Safe Drinking Water Act matters and also include:
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Providing practical and independent advice on matters and policies related to drinking water quality and public health protection.
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Maintaining an awareness of developing issues and problems in the drinking water area and advising EPA on emerging issues.
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Advising on regulations and guidance as required by the Safe Drinking Water Act.
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Recommending policies with respect to the promulgation of drinking water standards.
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Recommending special studies and research.
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Assisting in identifying emerging environmental or health problems related to potentially hazardous constituents in drinking water.
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Proposing actions to encourage cooperation and communication between EPA and other governmental agencies, interest groups, the general public, and technical associations and organizations on drinking water quality.
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Analyzing sustainable infrastructure issues with special emphasis on the security of the nation’s drinking water systems.
Establishment Authority: Statutory (Congress Created) under 42 U.S.C. 300 j-5
Agency Contact
Tracey Ward - ward.tracey@epa.gov or (202) 564-3796