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American Ground Water Trust - Ground Water Information, Awareness & Education

American Water Works Association - International nonprofit scientific and educational society dedicated to the improvement of drinking water quality and supply.

ASDWA - Association of State Drinking Water Administrators - Includes publications and position papers on a variety of technical and US regulatory topics related to drinking water supply and its protection

Atlantic States Rural Water and Wastewater Association - private non-profit organization that represents water and wastewater systems across Connecticut and Rhode Island, through training, technical assistance and advocacy

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Division of Parasitic Diseases, Waterborne Illnesses

Drinking Water Quality Management Plan -  The CT Department of Public Health is currently working with Groton Utilities and local communities to develop a water quality management plan for Groton Utilities and also to be used as a potential model for the State of Connecticut to protect public water supplies and still allow balance for prudent economic development.

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water

EPA's Climate Ready Water Utilities (CRWU) initiative provides resources for the water sector to adapt to climate change by promoting a clear understanding of climate science and adaptation options and by promoting consideration of integrated water resources management (IWRM) planning in the water sector.

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration - National Weather Service Precipitation Information

RCAP Solutions (Resources for Communities And People) - nonprofit community development organization that provides onsite technical assistance to small communities and systems on funding, financing, and management of drinking water systems.

Safe Drinking Water Information System - contains information about public water systems and their violations of EPA's drinking water regulations, as reported to EPA by the states

U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Includes news on latest threats, advisories, planning tips, and job opportunities

WaterISAC - Information Sharing and Analysis Center -The WaterISAC is an Internet-based, rapid notification system and information resource about threats to America’s drinking water and wastewater systems

Related State Agencies

Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection - Environmental and health updates, laws, regulations, events calendar, news, recreation and natural resources, endangered species and related links.

Department of Consumer Protection - Consumer information, list of consumer statutes, consumer complaint contact information.

Public Utilities Regulatory Authority - Regulation of rates and services of Connecticut’s electricity, natural gas, water and telecommunication public service companies.

Office of Policy and Management - serves as a staff agency reporting directly to the Governor, providing the information and analysis required to formulate public policy for the state and assisting state agencies and municipalities in implementing policy decisions.