Free Drinking Water Compliance Checklist

FREE DOWNLOAD

Drinking Water Compliance
Self-Check Checklist

84 plain-language checks across 15 rule areas — RTCR, Lead & Copper (LCR/LCRI), DBPs, PFAS, radionuclides, public notification and more. Based on 40 CFR Part 141, verified September 2026.

Get the free PDF checklist

Enter your email and we’ll send the download link straight to your inbox. You’ll also get occasional practical compliance notes — unsubscribe anytime.

⬇ Download the PDF now

A copy was also sent to your inbox.

What’s inside the checklist

Every item is a checkbox with the plain-language requirement and its CFR citation — print it, walk your system, and see where you stand.

1 · System info & classificationCWS vs NTNCWS, population, source types
2 · Sampling & siting plansRTCR siting plan, LCR tap sites, DBP monitoring plan
3 · RTCR microbialsRoutine/repeat sampling, Level 1 & 2 assessments, E. coli
4 · Lead & Copper / LCRI90th percentile, action levels, service line inventory
5 · Disinfection byproductsTTHM/HAA5 LRAAs, operational evaluations
6 · Disinfectants & residualsMRDLs, chloramine nitrification watch
7 · Surface water treatmentTurbidity, CT, LT2 Crypto bins
8 · InorganicsNitrate/nitrite, arsenic, fluoride schedules
9 · VOCs & SOCsMonitoring schedules and waivers
10 · RadionuclidesGross alpha, radium, uranium
11 · PFAS (2024 NPDWS)Six PFAS MCLs, monitoring timelines, pending EPA revisions
12 · Ground Water RuleTriggered monitoring, deficiency correction
13 · Public notice & CCRTier 1/2/3 timelines, annual report
14 · Recordkeeping5-year and 10-year retention rules
15 · Operators & capacityCertification, cross-connection, ERP

Who it’s for

Small system operatorsUtility managersCompliance staffConsulting engineersState primacy staff

Is it really free?

Yes. The PDF is free — we ask for your email so we can send you the link and occasional practical compliance notes. No credit card, no trial, no catch.

Is this legal or regulatory advice?

No. It’s a preliminary self-assessment aid based on federal 40 CFR Part 141. Your state’s primacy agency may have stricter requirements — always confirm with them.

How current is it?

Verified against federal requirements as of September 30, 2026, including LCRI timing (general compliance November 1, 2027) and the 2024 PFAS rule with 2026 pending-revision notes.

Practical Notes Lab · practicalnoteslab.com · Free tools for water professionals.
Questions? Contact us.