This week the Department of Health’s Office of Drinking Water (ODW) released an update on staff assignments and overall organization structure. There are major changes to the Water Quality Monitoring Section among others, plus a review of the overall organization … Continue reading ODW Staff Updates Announcement
Drinking Water Advisory Group Meeting June 1, 2026, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. ONLINE The WA Department of Health/Office of Drinking Water has published the agenda for the next Drinking Water Advisory Group Meeting. See this link for the agenda … Continue reading Upcoming Drinking Water Advisory Group (DWAG) Meeting
Washington State Department of Health Action: Open Comment Period – Lead and Copper Rule Improvements On May 18, 2026, the Washington State Department of Health (department) filed proposed amendments to chapter 246-290 WAC. The proposed amendments are intended to incorporate … Continue reading Lead and Copper Rule Revisions
The Office of Drinking Water has released the May 2026 ODW Now newsletter: Alternative Drinking Water Program for Group B Systems, Drinking Water Week Award Winners, Drought 2026, Recognition for Next Generation of Water Professionals and much more. Check it … Continue reading ODW Now—May Newsletter
The Office of Drinking Water has released the March 2026 ODW Now newsletter: World Water Day, Free Zoom Online Cybersecurity Assessments Webinar, a Guide to Construction Loan Funding, a Backflow Incident, the latest on Lead & Copper rules, and much … Continue reading ODW NOW—March 2026 Newsletter
There’s still time to comment on the proposed Consumer Confidence Reports (CCRs) changes proposed by the Office of Drinking Water (ODW) or to register for the public Zoom meeting on March 10th. From the Department of Health ODW release: “The … Continue reading Consumer Confidence Reports Changes
DOH/Office of Drinking Water Advisory Group (DWAG) Quarterly Meeting—March 2, 2026; 9:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m ONLINE (TEAMS) ONLY The next Quarterly Drinking Water Advisory Group (DWAG) meeting will be held March 2, 2026. See the DWAG page here for meeting links and the agenda. … Continue reading Drinking Water Advisory Group Meeting
The Office of Drinking Water has released the January 2026 ODW Now newsletter: Drinking Water Week Awards 2026, WQMS downtime, new PFAS monitoring requirements go into effect and much more. Check it out here… Continue reading ODW Now—January 2026 Newsletter
ODW released an operation note on 12/23 regarding Recommended Actions for Returning to Routine Operations after a storm event. Continue reading Flood Recovery Startup Information
DWAG Meeting; December 1, 2025 9 am to 12 noon Online See the announcement for online meeting links, agenda and more information. The meeting will include will discuss PFAS updates, DWSRF Guidelines, Water Use Efficiency, and Challenges and Issues Facing … Continue reading Drinking Water Advisory Group Meeting
The Office of Drinking Water has released the November ODW Now newsletter: Drinking Water Week Awards 2026, Water Rights, New Waterworks Operator Job Postings Webpage and much more. Check it out here… Continue reading ODW Now Newsletter
Department of Health has published their September 2025 newsletter with seasonal shutdown procedures, changes to the website and many more news items. Check it out on the ODW Newsletter webpage or download the printable PDF. Continue reading ODW Now — September Newsletter
On September 5, 2025 the Washington State Department of Health (department) filed proposed amendments to: Read complete press release… Continue reading Amending Fees for All Programs
Sept. 8, 2025, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The Office of Drinking Water has posted the agenda for the Q3 2025 Drinking Water Advisory Group Meeting on Monday, September 8, 2025 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM online. There will … Continue reading Drinking Water Advisory Group Meeting