Reminder! Apply Now for Free Technical Assistance to Protect Your Drinking Water Source

Recorded DWSP2 Application Webinar Available

On Wednesday, October 25th, the New York State Departments of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and Health (DOH) held a virtual information session to provide an overview of the Drinking Water Source Protection Program (DWSP2) that included: 

• What communities can expect if they apply and are accepted;
• Implementation examples from participating communities;
• How short the application truly is; and
• A Q&A session.

For those who were unable to attend the webinar, a recording is now available for anyone to view. If you still have any questions about the program before deciding to apply, please reach out to the Drinking Water Source Protection Program Team at source.water@dec.ny.gov. 

To apply, visit the DWSP2 webpage and complete an online application. The deadline to apply is Tuesday, November 14th at 4:00 pm.

Program Overview

DEC and DOH announced the availability of free technical assistance for municipalities to protect their public drinking water sources through the Drinking Water Source Protection Program (DWSP2). Up to 30 volunteer communities will work with technical assistance providers to develop programs that proactively protect public drinking water sources.

DWSP2 is a locally led, state-supported program that empowers municipalities to take action to improve and protect their public drinking water sources and surrounding environment. The program offers free technical assistance to develop and implement community-specific drinking water source protection plans. DWSP2 is designed to build off previous work, help align priorities, and fill gaps within a municipality’s current and future source water protection efforts.  

Community public water suppliers are encouraged to apply for free technical assistance to develop and implement a Drinking Water Source Protection Program.

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