Water Science

EPA researchers are working to provide the scientific information and innovative technologies in support of the Clean Water Act and Safe Drinking Water Act.

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Drinking Water and Systems

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Sustainable Water Infrastructure
Water Security

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Water Quality Research

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Water Research
Climate Ready Water Utilities

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Water Monitoring

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WATERS (Watershed Assessment, Tracking & Environmental Results System)
National Aquatic Resource Surveys
Monitoring Great Lakes

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Water Tools and Technology

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National Stormwater Calculator
National Contaminant Occurrence Database
Drinking Water Treatability Database

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