Selected Drinking Water Program Publications

Last Update: July 2, 2009

Approved Backflow Prevention Devices List

Those seeking to acquire the list of approved backflow prevention devices should call the Drinking Water Program at (916) 449-5600 and request a copy of the list [or the portion needed…the list is by size of device, so if you’re only looking for a 4-inch reduced pressure (RP) backflow prevention device, only a page or two may be needed].

• The list will only be provided via fax or US mail (no electronic copies will be provided).
• Copies will be provided only to regulated entities and consultants working in California.
• There is a limit of one per customer.

Capacity Development

• Annual Capacity Development Program Implementation Report to the US EPA (2005) (PDF)

Compliance

• 2007 Annual Compliance Report for Public Water Systems (PDF)
• 2006 Annual Compliance Report for Public Water Systems (PDF)
• 2005 Annual Compliance Report for Public Water Systems (PDF)
• 2004 Annual Compliance Report for Public Water Systems (PDF)
• 2003 Annual Compliance Report for Public Water Systems (PDF)
• 2002 Annual Compliance Report for Public Water Systems (PDF)
• 2000 Public Water System Violations Report (PDF)
• 2000 Public Water System Violations Report Appendix A (PDF)
• 2000 Public Water System Violations Report Appendix B (PDF)
• 2000 Public Water System Violations Report Appendix C (PDF)
• 1999 Public Water System Violations Report (PDF)
• 1998 Public Water System Violations Report (PDF)

Cryptosporidium

• Cryptosporidium Action Plan (1995) (PDF) NOTE:  Some of the information in this document may be only of historical interest.  Since 1995, federal rules have been adopted to address Cryptosporidium [e.g., the Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule (ESWTR), Long Term 1 ESWTR, and Long Term 2 ESWTR].

Extremely Impaired Sources

• Guidance for Direct Domestic Use of Extremely Impaired Sources: Memorandum 97-005 (PDF)

Fluoridation

• Fluoridation Non-Exemption list (January 1, 2003) (PDF)

Operator Certification

• California Operator Certification Program Annual Report (2005) (PDF)

Recreational Use of Drinking Water Reservoirs

• Guidelines for Evaluating Applications for Recreational Use Permits at Domestic Water Supply Reservoirs (November 15, 2000 Draft (PDF). For more information, please contact Carl Lischeske (clisches@cdph.ca.gov) at (916) 449-5596.

Technologies

• Alternative Filtration Technology (AFT) Report (2001) (PDF)- updated AFT Report Summary Table (2008) (PDF)
• Treatment Technology Report for Recycled Water (PDF)
• Water Treatment Technology Approval Process for Public Water System (PDF) - January 16, 2002

Others

• Drinking Water Program Law Book
• "Write-On" Software & Libraries for Laboratories Submitting Analytical Data

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