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Drinking Water Requirements for States and Public Water Systems

Public Notification Compliance Help for Primacy Agencies

Primacy agencies are the entities that regulate drinking water systems. Primacy agencies and states can use the following information to assist in public notice (PN) compliance.

State implementation guidance

This guidance document contains information that will aid states in implementing the rule and applying for primacy.

For more information, please see the Public Notification Rule page.