Actions
Actions to improve drinking water quality depend on where the water comes from. To monitor or improve the quality of the water in an ECE program, first know where it comes from. This section describes different ways water is provided and what steps an ECE program operator can take to monitor and improve the quality of the water they serve in their facility (see Table 4.6 for categories of water systems that serve ECE programs).
Some contaminants are unique to specific regions or locations within the United States. Check with local or state drinking water regulator or water board to learn which water contaminants are common in your area.
Table 4.6. Categories of water systems that serve ECE programs
Category 1 – Community water system
(This category is considered a public water system.)
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Table 4.6. Categories of water systems that serve ECE programs (continued)
Category 2 – Non-transient, non-community water system
(This category is considered a public water system.)
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Table 4.6. Categories of water systems that serve ECE programs (continued)
Category 3 – Private water system
(This category is considered a public water system.)
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Content source: Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry