Explore a collection of partner resources and source water protection projects.
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Association of State Drinking Water Administrators (ASDWA)
The professional Association serving state drinking water programs. Supporting efforts to protect public health through the provision of safe drinking water.
Idaho Water and Wastewater Agency Response Network (IdWARN)
To promote statewide emergency preparedness, disaster response, and mutual assistance for public and private water/wastewater utilities.
Water Contamination – General Educational Guide
From Consumernotice.org – Information about drinking water quality regulations, conservation, contamination, and how to protect yourself and your families.
National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) – Source Water Protection
NRCS provides America’s farmers and ranchers with financial and technical assistance to voluntarily implement conservation practices. Visit their Source Water Protection page for more information on safeguarding our water sources.
National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) – National Water Quality Initiative
National Water Quality Initiative (NWQI) provides a way to accelerate voluntary, on-farm conservation investments and focused water quality monitoring and assessment resources where they can deliver the greatest benefits for clean water.
Project WET – City of Boise Extension
Project WET is water education for Pre-K-12 teachers and community members! The mission of Project WET is to reach children, parents, educators and communities of the world with water education.
Project WET – University of Idaho Extension
Project WET is water education for Pre-K-12 teachers and community members! The mission of Project WET is to reach children, parents, educators and communities of the world with water education.
Project Learning Tree – Idaho Forest Products Commission
Project Learning Tree helps develop students’ awareness, knowledge, and appreciation of the environment, builds their skills and ability to make informed decisions, and encourages them to take personal responsibility for sustaining the environment and our quality of life that depends on it.
Palouse Basin Aquifer Committee
The PBAC works to ensure a long-term, quality water supply for the Palouse Basin region.
Idaho-Washington Aquifer Collaborative (IWAC)
IWAC’s purpose is to work together to maintain and/or enhance water quality and quantity for present and future generations in the Rathdrum Prairie Aquifer area.
Learn About Conservation – For Kids & Families
Resources and tips for water and soil conservation with a focus on kids and families! From playgroundequipment.com
WaterSMART – Bureau of Reclamation
Through WaterSMART, the Bureau of Reclamation works cooperatively with states, tribes, and local entities to modernize water infrastructure and avoid potential water conflicts.
NRCS’s EQIP WaterSMART Initiative (WSI) is a collaboration with the Bureau of Reclamation to coordinate investments in priority areas for improving water conservation and drought resilience.
DOWNLOADS
The Ground Water Quality Plan is intended to protect ground water quality for public use and provide guidance to state agencies, local governments, and citizens to prevent ground water contamination.
Information from the Idaho Rural Water Association on maintaining the integrity of your public drinking water system.
Information from the Idaho Rural Water Association about the dangers of backflow and cross-contamination.
Learn more about keeping your drinking water safe through backflow prevention with this brochure from the Idaho Rural Water Association.
Learn about source water and the steps we can take to protect it with this informational brochure from the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality.
Information from the Idaho Rural Water Association for homeowners about hazardous waste and how to properly store and dispose of it.
Information from the Idaho Rural Water Association for pet owners about the dangers of not cleaning up after your pet.
Information from the Idaho Rural Water Association about your drinking water and wastewater monthly bills.
Information from the Idaho Rural Water Association about how to properly irrigate your lawn while conserving water resources.
The Rathdrum Prairie Aquifer (RPA) covers an area of about 250 square miles in Idaho. Click here to learn about the aquifer’s geology, history, and more.
This guide to government agencies and permitting processes related to water and rural residencies in Idaho is intended for homeowners, home buyers, and realtors.