Bureau of Water Resources

The Bureau of Water Resources is responsible for protecting the nation's water supplies, regulating water quality, and managing water infrastructure programs.

Responsibilities

• Safe Drinking Water Act implementation and enforcement
• Clean Water Act permitting and compliance
• Water infrastructure funding through the State Revolving Fund
• Groundwater protection and contamination remediation
• Watershed management and wetland conservation

Current Priorities

The Bureau is focusing on lead pipe replacement, PFAS contamination response, and modernizing water treatment infrastructure across the nation.