| #R001 | operational | operational | recommended | Consideration of Local Factors 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. | | high |
| #R002 | operational | operational | mandatory | Inventory and Characterization of Contaminant Threats | drinking water | An inventory and characterization of the contaminant threats in the source water protection area; | | high |
| #R003 | administrative | operational | mandatory | Action Plan Development | drinking water | An action plan outlining strategies and resources required for the long-term management of the source to prevent contamination; | | high |
| #R004 | operational | treatment | mandatory | Implementation of Management Measures | drinking water | Implementation of the management measures identified in the planning process. | | high |
| #R005 | operational | operational | recommended | 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. | | high |
| #R006 | design | operational | mandatory | Source Water Protection Area Delineation | drinking water | A source water protection plan includes a delineated area that shows the area to be assessed and protected based on where the public water system draws drinking water supplies. | | high |
| #R007 | monitoring | operational | guidance | Susceptibility Determination | drinking water | Determine the susceptibility of the public water system to contaminant sources or activities within the SWPA. | Step 3 of the assessment phase | high |
| #R008 | administrative | reporting | guidance | Public Engagement | drinking water | Engage the public about threats identified in the assessment. | Step 4 of the assessment phase | high |
| #R009 | operational | health | mandatory | Private Well Owner Responsibility for Safe Water | drinking water | Private well owners are responsible for delivering safe drinking water to their households. | Applicable to all private well owners | high |
| #R010 | operational | health | mandatory | Compliance with Public Drinking Water Standards | drinking water | private well owners are responsible for delivering drinking water that meets public drinking water standards for chemical contaminants, micro-organisms, heavy metals, radionuclides and other qualities. | Interpreted as the scope of responsibility for safe water delivery | high |