Small Water System Program
Butte County Environmental Health is designated as the Local Primacy Agency (LPA), under contract with the State Department of Public Health (CDPH) Drinking Water Program, to perform requirements specified in the State and Federal Regulations. The LPA oversees all public water systems less than 200 service connections within Butte County. The goal of Butte County’s Small Water System Program is to protect public health by ensuring that small public water systems deliver safe, adequate, and dependable (potable) drinking water.
The Small Water System Program is involved with permitting, inspection, and monitoring of 88 small public water systems. Other responsibilities include monitoring water quality parameters, providing water systems with technical assistance, issuing public notifications, and responding to complaints.
News
Consumer Alert During Water Outages or Periods of Low Pressure
Federal Groundwater Rule (EPA)
State Implementation of Federal Groundwater Rule 
Small Public Water System Information
What is a public water system?
Water Quality Monitoring Requirements-Community Water Systems
Water Quality Monitoring Requirements-Non-Transient Non-Community
Water Quality Monitoring Requirements-Transient Non-Community
Consumer Confidence Report Requirements
Forms and Applications
Application For Domestic Water Supply Permit
Application For Domestic Water Supply Permit Amendment
Information to accompany an application for a Water Supply Permit
Bacteriological Sample Site Plan (BSSP)
Water Quality Emergency Notification Plan (ENP)
List of Known Certified Distribution System Operators for Butte County
Certified Distribution Operator Roles
Sample Emergency Response Plan 
Links
Drinking Water Laws and Regulations
Technical, Managerial and Financial Capacity Development
Check Up Program For Small Water Systems (CUPSS)