Source Water Protection

Source Water Protection Source Water Protection is the act of proactively protecting the<br>\r\nquality and quantity of our drinking water sources. These sources may include reservoirs, and each one of these bodies of water is susceptible to various types and levels of contamination. It is important to understand what Potential Sources of Contamination (PSOCs) may be located within the Source Water Protection Area (SWPA) of your drinking water sources in order to apply the best protection approach for your system. DEQ’s Source Water Protection (SWP) Program intends to meet public water systems wherever they are in their source water protection journey.</p>\r\n"}}" id="text-4192ca0fa3" class="cmp-text"> Source Water Protection is the act of proactively protecting the quality and quantity of our drinking water sources. These sources may include reservoirs, and each one of these bodies of water is susceptible to various types and levels of contamination. It is important to understand what Potential Sources of Contamination (PSOCs) may be located within the Source Water Protection Area (SWPA) of your drinking water sources in order to apply the best protection approach for your system. DEQ’s Source Water Protection (SWP) Program intends to meet public water systems wherever they are in their source water protection journey. <span style=\" \">For systems interested in gaining a greater understanding of what protection efforts may look like at their utility, DEQ will identify their susceptibility through a </span><b style=\" \">Source Water Assessment</b><span style=\" \">. A </span><b style=\" \">SWP Report</b><span style=\" \"> will then be provided, which provides details on the results of the assessment, and suggestions regarding best management practices, funding sources, community engagement, and project ideas.</span></p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">DEQ’s <b>SWP Action Plan Template</b> can be used following the completion of an assessment to create a comprehensive plan to prioritize source water protection. DEQ Capacity Development staff are available for onsite visits to assist in the creation of a SWP Action Plan. </p>\n"}}" id="text-f0619b06b9" class="cmp-text"> For systems interested in gaining a greater understanding of what protection efforts may look like at their utility, DEQ will identify their susceptibility through a  Source Water Assessment . A  SWP Report  will then be provided, which provides details on the results of the assessment, and suggestions regarding best management practices, funding sources, community engagement, and project ideas. DEQ’s  SWP Action Plan Template  can be used following the completion of an assessment to create a comprehensive plan to prioritize source water protection. DEQ Capacity Development staff are available for onsite visits to assist in the creation of a SWP Action Plan. Request SWP Assistance Source Water Protection Resources The following are resources developed by the Oklahoma DEQ to assist in Source Water Protection Planning. </p>\n"}}" id="text-c8168bc70e" class="cmp-text"> The following are resources developed by the Oklahoma DEQ to assist in Source Water Protection Planning. Funding Resources \n<li><a href=\"/content/dam/ok/en/deq/documents/water-division/SWP%20Funding%20Resources%20with%20RIG%20%20Handout%206-2025.pdf\">SWP Funding Resources Handout</a></li>\n</ul>\n"}}" id="text-dca7af3bce" class="cmp-text"> SWP Funding Resources Handout General SWP Program Information