| #R001 | design | operational | recommended | Factor Consideration in Program Development | drinking water | When developing a program, partners should account for a variety of factors such as local environmental conditions, the needs and capacity of water providers, stakeholder interests, and other site-specific factors. | When developing a program | high |
| #R002 | operational | operational | guidance | Source Water Protection Steps | drinking water | Utilities and other source water protection partners can take the following steps to develop and implement a source water protection program: Step 1 - Delineate the source water protection area (SWPA); Step 2 – Inventory known and potential sources of contamination; Step 3 – Determine the susceptibility of the public water system to contaminant sources or activities within the SWPA; Step 4 – Engage the public about threats identified in the assessment; Step 5—Develop an action plan to identify and prioritize specific implementation activities; Step 6 – Protect source of drinking water by implementing protective actions; Step 7 – Evaluate and update action plan periodically. | To develop and implement a source water protection program | high |
| #R003 | operational | operational | recommended | Action Plan Evaluation and Revision | drinking water | Plans should be evaluated and, if necessary, revised in response to new information, such as changes to the watershed or source water protection area or other factors that could affect the relevance and efficacy of the plan. | In response to new information, such as changes to the watershed or source water protection area | high |