Private Water System Resources
ßÏÀÖÔ° partnered with the Rural Community Assistance Partnership (RCAP) to strengthen water quality and safety for private well owners through training and technical assistance. Supported by the EPA’s focus to ensure safe drinking water, this effort helps small and underserved systems build capacity to protect public health. New resources were developed to understand and address private water safety challenges in Native American Tribal communities and U.S. Territories.
Key Informant Interview Report – Tribal Community Water Systems | PDF
This report shares firsthand insights from Tribal water and environmental health professionals on the unique challenges facing private water systems across diverse U.S. regions. The findings emphasize the need for culturally grounded, region-specific training and support to improve water security.
Tribal Climate Fact Sheet – Climate Challenges & Resiliency | PDF
This fact sheet describes how climate change may increase water system risks for Tribal communities, threatening health, livelihoods, and cultural practices.
Territorial Literature Review – Puerto Rico | PDF
This literature review highlights the essential role private water systems play in providing drinking water to rural communities across Puerto Rico. It outlines key infrastructure, regulatory, and climate-resilience challenges and recommendations to strengthen long-term water safety.
Puerto Rico Fact Sheet – Private Water Systems Overview | PDF
Provides a snapshot of private water systems serving rural Puerto Rico, including common system types, geographic patterns, and major vulnerabilities.