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Tribal Governments Role in Safe Drinking Water on Tribal Lands

Financial Assistance

Tribal governments oversee water system utilities or utility boards. Along with tribal utilities, tribal governments are responsible for providing safe drinking water that complies with the National Primary Drinking Water Regulations (NPDWRs) under the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA).

EPA provides technical assistance to tribal water systems through the following programs:

EPA also provides other training and technical assistance to tribes to aid in regulatory compliance.