Drinking Water Advisory Work Group (DWAWG)
Free voluntary meetings open to the public to improve communication by discussing state and federal issues related to Texas drinking water at public water systems.
On this page:
- Meet in Person or Online
- Past Agendas and Presentations
- Training and Helpful Information
- TCEQ Deliberations, Decisions, and Avenues for Participation
The Drinking Water Advisory Workgroup (DWAWG) is a voluntary group open to the public. DWAWG is led by the Water Supply Division and discusses topics and announces updates about:
- proposed and final EPA drinking water regulations,
- changes in Texas drinking water regulations and policies,
- water operator licensing, and
- funding for public water systems.
Meet in Person or Online
- A new link will be available before each meeting on this page.
- Meetings are at the TCEQ Park 35 Campus, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin TX 78759, Building E, Room 201S in the Agenda Room.
Future DWAWG Dates:
- January 12, 2027 - link for online participation and registration will be available here.
- April 13, 2027
- July 13, 2027
- October 12, 2027
For more information or to suggest meeting topics contact the Water Supply Division, PDWS@tceq.texas.gov or 512-239-4691. Please include DWAWG in the subject line of your email.
Past Agendas and Presentations
Recordings of the meetings can be found on TCEQ's YouTube channel.
- Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) Funding Update
- Plan and Technical Review Section (PTRS) Update
- Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPRS) Update
- Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) Update
- Office of Compliance and Enforcement (OCE) Update
- Emergency Preparedness and Response Update
- Innovative Sources and Treatment Team Update
- Completing 2025 Annual Consumer Confidence Report Presentation
- Expedited Compliance Orders
- Office of Compliance and Enforcement Update
- Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) Funding Update
- City of Austin: Lead Testing in Schools and Child Care Centers Presentation
- EPA Perchlorate Rulemaking Page
- Texas Water Development Board Funding Briefing
- Engineer Subcommittee/Stakeholder Group Proposal
- City of Grand Prairie - Case Study in Restoring Water After a Contamination Shutdown
- Lead Testing in Schools and Child Care Center Web Viewer
- Texas Water Code 26.408 Groundwater Contamination Notice Template
Training and Helpful Information
Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Texas Section American Water Works Association (TAWWA)
- TAWWA SETH (Science, Engineering, Technology, Health) Water Operator Training Program - Find information about the water operator training program designed to be implemented in your local school district to train students to become licensed water operators.
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
EPA Drinking Water Regulations
- Lead and Copper Rule Improvements
- Perchlorate in Drinking Water
- PFAS - Final PFAS National Primary Drinking Water Regulation
- Monitoring Unregulated Contaminants in Drinking Water
TCEQ Deliberations, Decisions, and Avenues for Participation
Advisory and Stakeholder Groups and Committees
Agency Deliberations and Decisions
Cross-Connection Control Subcommittee