We developed this Nitrate Public Health Advisory Packet (331-259) to help you respond when nitrate levels in your water supply exceed 10 milligrams per liter (mg/L).
Contents/Downloads
Nitrate Public Health Advisory Packet: Instructions for Use by Water Systems 331-259-1 (PDF)
Nitrate in Drinking Water Q&A 331-214 (PDF) English | Nitratos en el Agua Potable Preguntas y Respuestas 331-214 (PDF) Español
Nitrate Sampling Procedure brochure 331-222 (PDF)
Drinking Water After-Hours Emergency Hotline 331-133 (PDF)
Office of Drinking Water Authority Over Operators and Water Systems (Fact Sheet) 331-449 (PDF)
Forms and News Release Templates
Warning to Drinking Water Customers (public notice) English 331-259-5 (PDF) | Warning to Drinking Water Customers (public notice) English 331-259-5 (Word)
Advertencia a los clientes de agua potable Español 331-259-6 (PDF) | Advertencia a los clientes de agua potable Español 331-259-6 (Word)
Nitrate door hanger public notice (English on one side, Spanish on reverse side) 331-259-2 (PDF) | Nitrate door hanger public notice (English on one side, Spanish on reverse side) Word
Public Notice Certification 331-248-F (PDF) | Public Notice Certification 331-248-F (Word)
News Release Template: Announcing Nitrate Advisory 331-259-3 (PDF) | News Release Template: Announcing Nitrate Advisory 331-259-3 (Word)
News Release Template: Cancel Nitrate Advisory 331-259-4 (PDF) | News Release Template: Cancel Nitrate Advisory 331-259-4 (Word)
More Information
You can get a hardcopy of this packet from our regional offices below, or order online from our Publications Database.
For questions about nitrate regulations, contact staff assigned to your county. Go to our Contacts and Office Location page where you'll find program email addresses, and an interactive map with county assignments. Our Staff Directory page lists staff by program.