Public Water Program

To ensure the safety of public water supplies, the Environmental Health Division staff:

• Inspects and samples public water supplies on a routine basis
• Responds to complaints and conducts investigations to assure compliance with the NY State (NYS) Sanitary Code

Annual Water Quality Reports (CCR)

• Preparing Your Drinking Water Annual Water Quality Report (PDF)

Online Resources

• Application to Operate Public Water Supply (PDF)
• State Sanitary Code Subpart 5-1, Public Water Supplies
• Technical Reference for the Approval and Installation of Ultraviolet (UV) Light Systems (PDF)
• Designation of Responsible Operator in Charge (PDF)
• State Department of Health Public Water Systems, Appendix 5-D
• Commonly Asked Questions about Boil Water Orders and Coliform Maximum Contaminant Levels (PDF)