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Pandemic Highlights Need for Additional Tribal Drinking Water Assistance and Oversight in EPA Regions 9 and 10

Report Number
21-E-0254

Report #21-E-0254, September 27, 2021

The coronavirus pandemic negatively impacted the oversight and assistance that Regions 9 and 10 provide to the tribal drinking water systems under their purview, as well as the capacity of these systems to provide safe drinking water. The pandemic also underscored the limitations of both EPA resources and tribal drinking water system resiliency. As a result, tribal drinking water systems may be unable to operate safely and comply with drinking water regulations. Access to safe and clean water is critical at all times, but even more so during pandemic situations.

Report Type
Evaluation
Office
Programs, Offices, and Centers Oversight (POCO)
Special Project
DEIA, Pandemic
Location(s)

AK
United States

Questioned Costs
$0
Funds for Better Use
$0
View report on Oversight.gov