Compliance Assurance for Drinking Water

Compliance Assurance for drinking water is responsible for determining if Colorado public water systems (PWS) are in compliance with applicable regulatory requirements in a manner that protects public health and the environment. There are four main categories: 

1. Compliance Information
2. Facility Operator Certification
3. Regulations and Rulemakings
4. Laboratory Services Information

Compliance Information

• Drinking Water 2013 Monitoring Schedules (Updated Weekly!)
• Forms and Templates
• Regulatory Guidance
• Draft Consumer Confidence Report (Water Quality Report)
• Compliance Assurance Reminder Email Registration
• Online Drinking Water Calculators
• Drinking Water Enforcement Actions

Facility Operator Certification

All PWS are required to maintain a Treatment Operator (if applicable), and Distribution System Operator (if applicable). To search for operator certification information please visit the Operator Certification Program Office (OCPO). Operator-PWS associations are located on the PWS monitoring schedule and may be updated by submitting the  Drinking Water Contact Update Form  

Regulations and Rulemakings

• Increased Readability Rulemaking
• Regulations
  
  • Colorado Primary Drinking Water Regulations
  • Facility Operator Certification Requirements (Regulation 100)
• Policies

Laboratory Services Division

• Laboratory Services Water Testing Frequently Asked Questions
• List of Certified Drinking Water Laboratories with Approved Certifications
• List of Drinking Water Laboratory Names and IDs
• Order Sample Collection Bottles From Laboratory Services