Source Water Protection Technical Assistance Program
Providing protection for water supplies

The Source Water Protection Technical Assistance Program (SWPTAP) was created by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PA DEP) to help community water systems protect their drinking water. It is a voluntary program that will benefit water systems with groundwater wells, springs, reservoirs, river intakes, or any combination of these water sources. All types of community water systems are eligible to participate in SWPTAP including municipal, authority, water associations, and investor-owned (private) systems throughout the Commonwealth.

In conjunction with PA DEP, Spotts, Stevens and McCoy will assist water systems in developing source water protection plans. Our professionals will delineate protective zones around each well or surface water intake to show the areas that contribute to the drinking water supply, working closely with the water supplier and community representatives to identify ways of protecting these areas. Our team will identify potential sources of contamination, develop protective management strategies, plan for emergencies, and identify new water supply options. Protecting the source for future generations.

The SWPTAP program is voluntary and will benefit community drinking water systems whether your source is groundwater, surface water or a combination of the two. We rely on safe water for the health of our families and the sustainability of our communities. A source water protection plan is a proactive approach of protecting your community for future generations.

What are the benefits of source water protection?
Public Health Protection - Reduces threats to public health and medical costs associated with the exposure to contaminated water.

Reduced Treatment Costs - Clean water is less expensive to treat and reduces system operation and maintenance costs.

Economic Benefits - Clean and plentiful water will enhance your communities potential to attract and maintain economic development and the benefit of tourism.

Environmental Stewardship – Protecting our water resources will ehance the quality of life for future generations.


For more information
Eric Grindrod, PG - eric.grindrod@ssmgroup.com