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    Strengthening safe water for community health

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    Explore CDC’s environmental health resources for water programs available by water topic below. Environmental health programs provide many services in their communities to keep water safe. Our Safe Water program is here to help.

    Learn about the Safe Water program

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    Private Wells
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    Learn more about starting a private well program and keeping your well water safe.

    Legionella and Legionnaires’ Disease
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    Learn about water management plans, investigation protocols, and more.

    Wastewater Resources
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    Check out onsite (decentralized) wastewater resources from CDC and partners.

    Funding
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    Learn about historical Safe Water funding to environmental health programs in health departments.

    Water Resources
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    Learn how to keep your water resources safe with our free tools.

    Featured Resources
    • SWPI – Safe Water Program Improvement e-Learning Series
    • Pool Inspection Training for Environmental Health Professionals
    Page last reviewed: January 6, 2022
    Content source: National Center for Environmental Health, Division of Environmental Health Science and Practice
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