Many water and wastewater utilities do a great job with their compliance programs, but even the best managed and operated utilities slip up on occasion. When this happens, it can cost utilities thousands of dollars to issue Public Notices, they must include the violations in their Consumer Confidence Report, and it can cause embarrassment and increased public skepticism.
The Compliance Check Program has saved participating utilities over 9 Million Dollars. We expect that savings will continue to increase as additional cost-saving compliance tools are developed and implemented.
What We Do
The Compliance Check technician works directly with utility personnel to develop a comprehensive compliance plan. The plan will include scheduling compliance testing, and the development or modification of monitoring plans, recordkeeping practices and procedures, and reporting procedures.
Assists the utility with tracking water/wastewater quality results through spreadsheets and other tools developed to help monitor testing results. The Compliance Check technician also coordinates with contract laboratories to review and verify data. 
Utility personnel will be trained in proper record keeping practices, including: filing procedures, electronic filing, off-site recordkeeping options, and records retention requirements. We also maintain monthly communication with each utility through onsite visits or through electronic means.
The Compliance Check technician assists utilities with the development, preparation and submittal of periodic and routine compliance reports. Examples include: CCRs, lead and copper, water withdrawal permits, KPDES permits, Public Notifications, MORs, DMRs, sampling forms, etc.What Does The Program Include?
- Hands-on Regulatory Assistance
- KRWA’s Compliance Check Program provides each participating utility with peace of mind that comes from consistent hands-on regulatory compliance. Future savings realized by avoiding embarrassing violations. Improved reputation in the community for protecting public health.
- Most Up-to-date Recordkeeping Package
- The updated KRWA Recordkeeping Package is only available to those utilities that participate in the Compliance Check Program or through a paid subscription plan. If you choose to purchase the KRWA Recordkeeping Package separately, the initial annual subscription will cost $299.
- Online CCR File Hosting
- Drinking Water Utilities now have the opportunity to save significantly related to the delivery of their required annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR). KRWA is now offering online CCR Hosting. KRWA will host your electronic CCR and provide the link and language that you need to include on your customer billing.
- Sample Collection Manual
- The Drinking Water Sample Collection Manual includes the standard operating procedures for the collection of water samples including sample container types, preservation methods, holding times, and shipping procedures. This manual is only available to participating Compliance Check members.
In subsequent years, participating utilities can either be invoiced along with annual membership dues or may choose to be invoiced on a monthly or quarterly basis.
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Enrollment Application
To begin the process of joining the Compliance Check Program, please complete the Enrollment Application. For questions regarding enrollment, please contact the KRWA office.
Kentucky Rural Water Association
Phone: (270) 843-2291