General Info

Located in Columbus, Ohio, the Division of Drinking and Ground Waters is a part of The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. The division is responsible for implementing programs that offer safe drinking water from Ohio's public water systems. Its drinking water assistance fund program provides loans to various public water systems. The division conducts inspections of water treatment plants and storage and distribution systems. The Division of Drinking and Ground Waters also certifies laboratories for the analysis of drinking water samples. The division responds to several emergencies, such as chemical spills and floods. It conducts specialized monitoring studies to identify ground water contamination problems. In addition, the division s ground water program acts as a consultant for other divisions. The Division of Drinking and Ground Waters offers technical assistance to the public, regulated communities and government entities for the protection of ground water resources.