On May 15th, 2024, the EPA announced the final Consumer Confidence Report Rule Revisions to make annual drinking water quality reports more understandable and accessible to the public. Starting in 2027, the final rule will ensure that these reports are easier to read and support access to translations in appropriate languages while enhancing information about lead in drinking water. EPA is also taking steps to streamline the delivery of reports by encouraging electronic methods.

Water systems are currently required to provide annual drinking water reports to customers each year, and with this rule systems serving over 10,000 customers will be required to distribute reports twice per year. The final rule also introduces a new reporting requirement that will provide EPA with better information to make decisions on oversight, enforcement, regulatory revisions, and training and technical assistance. The final rule will require states to submit compliance monitoring data they already receive from public water systems to EPA annually. 

Find out more information, including the final rule, on the EPA's CCR Rule Revisions webpage.