Protocol for Conducting Environmental Compliance Audits: Public Water Systems under the Safe Drinking Water Act

Designed by the EPA to be a practical 'working document,' this industry handbook includes the comprehensive checklists and backup information you will want your auditing teams to have in hand as they evaluate your facility's compliance with the federal regulations. This handbook includes key federal legislation issues you should be aware of, state and local regulation issues you will typically encounter, key compliance requirements and definitions, typical records to be reviewed during the audit, typical features to be inspected, detailed audit checklists linked to specific regulatory requirements, and key supporting information that is essential to 'finishing the job.'