Pathogens and Point Source: Overview

workgroup goal

To improve drinking water quality through education, outreach, and collaboration.

key actions

Collaboration between water utilities, regulators, and stakeholders.
Public education on water quality and safety.
Research and monitoring of emerging contaminants.
Securing funding for source water protection initiatives.

The Pathogens & Point Source workgroup shares information about water quality, wastewater, technological improvements, regulatory updates, effective water management best practices, and contaminants of emerging concern (CECs) among partners and the public. The workgroup emphasizes coordinated efforts among upstream and downstream water utilities and users engaged in protecting source water.