Building the Capacity of Drinking Water Systems

Drinking Water Training

The Drinking Water Training webpage provides information on upcoming and past EPA trainings for drinking water professionals, public officials, and anyone interested in gaining knowledge and skills related to building the capacity of drinking water systems, compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act, drinking water funding opportunities, technical assistance, and more.
Water Technical Assistance (WaterTA)

Want to build the capacity of your water system but need help? Check out the EPA's free Water Technical Assistance (www.epa.gov/WaterTA) and click the button below to

Request WaterTA Support for Your Community
Tackling Emerging Contaminants (TEC)

The EPA's TEC WaterTA initiative supports small or disadvantaged communities in assessing and addressing emerging contaminants and PFAS in drinking water. Learn more about Tackling Emerging Contaminants (TEC), including how to receive TEC technical assistance.
Interested in asset management?

Explore the links below to learn about the benefits of asset management and ways that drinking water systems can implement asset management practices to build capacity.

Capacity Development

The EPA's free WaterTA services support communities to identify water challenges, develop plans, build capacity, and develop application materials to access water infrastructure funding. WaterTA initiatives include Get the Lead Out (GLO), Engineering Support, Tackling Emerging Contaminants (TEC), and more.