EPA Region 1 and State Drinking Water Contacts
This list contains drinking water organizations in New England who provide technical assistance to public water systems and communities. The list includes drinking water experts at EPA's Region 1 New England Office, managers and website information for the six New England State Drinking Water Programs, and Technical Assistance Organizations.
EPA Region 1, New England Office Contacts
Chief, Drinking Water Branch
Jane Downing (downing.jane@epa.gov)
(617) 918-1571
Chief, Municipal Assistance Section (SRF loans)
Mark Spinale (spinale.mark@epa.gov)
(617) 918-1547
Chief, Drinking Water Quality and Protection Section
Denise Springborg ( springborg.denise@epa.gov)
(617) 918-1681
Chief, Water Technical Section (Drinking Water Enforcement Program)
Vacant
- Drinking Water State Program Coordinators
- Drinking Water Source Protection State Program Coordinators
- Drinking Water Enforcement Program
- Drinking Water State Revolving Fund
- EPA Protocols for Well Installation and Ground Water Monitoring
- EPA Drinking Water Security
- Rules and Initiative Coordinators
| Drinking Water State Program Coordinators | ||
|---|---|---|
| Oversees state public water system supervision programs, including new contaminant regulations, sampling, monitoring and distribution system requirements | ||
| Connecticut | Mark Sceery (sceery.mark@epa.gov) | (617) 918-1559 |
| Maine | Chris Ryan (ryan.chris@epa.gov) | (617) 918-1567 |
| Massachusetts | Kevin Reilly (reilly.kevin@epa.gov) Andrea Traviglia (traviglia.andrea@epa.gov) |
(617) 918-1694 (617) 918-1993 |
| New Hampshire | Betsy Davis (davis.betsy@epa.gov) | (617) 918-1576 |
| Rhode Island | Ellie Kwong (kwong.ellie@epa.gov) | (617) 918-1592 |
| Vermont | Lynn Gilleland (gilleland.lynn@epa.gov) | (617) 918-1516 |
| Drinking Water Source Protection State Program Coordinators | |
|---|---|
| Includes Wellhead Protection Program, Sole Source Aquifer Program, and Source Water Assessment Program for Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont | |
| Kira Jacobs (jacobs.kira@epa.gov) | (617) 918-1817 |
| Victoria Kurker (kurker.victoria@epa.gov) | (617) 918-1245 |
| Drinking Water Enforcement Program | ||
|---|---|---|
| Senior Enf. Coordinator | Ken Rota (rota.ken@epa.gov) | (617) 918-1751 |
| Drinking Water State Revolving Fund | ||
|---|---|---|
| Regional DWSRF Coordinator | Katie Marrese (marrese.katie@epa.gov) | (617) 918-1658 |
| CT DWSRF Coordinator | Sarah Connors (connors.sarah@epa.gov) | (617) 918-1689 |
| MA, NH and RI DWSRF Coordinator | Katie Marrese (marrese.katie@epa.gov) | (617) 918-1658 |
| ME and VT DWSRF Coordinator | James Bourne (bourne.james@epa.gov) | (617) 918-1610 |
| Tribal Infrastructure Program | James Bourne (bourne.james@epa.gov) | (617) 918-1610 |
| EPA Protocols for Well Installation and Ground Water Monitoring | |
|---|---|
| Vacant | |
| EPA Drinking Water Security/All Hazards Preparedness | |
|---|---|
| Kevin Reilly (reilly.kevin@epa.gov) | (617) 918-1694 |
| Mark Sceery (sceery.mark@epa.gov) | (617) 918-1559 |
| Lynn Gilleland (gilleland.lynn@epa.gov) | (617) 918-1516 |
| EPA New England Office Contacts for Drinking Water Rules/Initiatives | ||
|---|---|---|
| Arsenic | Vacant | |
| Byproducts Rules | Andrea Traviglia (traviglia.andrea@epa.gov) | (617) 918-1993 |
| Capacity Development | Andrea Traviglia (traviglia.andrea@epa.gov) | (617) 918-1993 |
| Consumer Confidence Reports | Betsy Davis (davis.betsy@epa.gov) | (617) 918-1576 |
| Cross Connection Control | Mark Sceery (sceery.mark@epa.gov) | (617) 918-1559 |
| Disinfectants / Disinfection | Andrea Traviglia (traviglia.andrea@epa.gov) | (617) 918-1993 |
| Drinking Water Lab Certification | Ellie Kwong (kwong.ellie@epa.gov) |
(617) 918-1592 |
| Filter Backwash Recycling Rule | Andrea Traviglia (traviglia.andrea@epa.gov) | (617) 918-1993 |
| Ground Water Rule | Andrea Traviglia (traviglia.andrea@epa.gov) | (617) 918-1993 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Ellie Kwong (kwong.ellie@epa.gov) | (617) 918-1592 |
| Phase II/V Rule | Mark Sceery (sceery.mark@epa.gov) | (617) 918-1559 |
| Public Notification Rule | Lynn Gilleland (gilleland.lynn@epa.gov) | (617) 918-1516 |
| Operator Certification Program | Katie Marrese (marrese.katie@epa.gov) Clare O'Connor (oconnor.clare@epa.gov) |
(617) 918-1658 |
| Total Coliform Rule, Revised | Andrea Traviglia (traviglia.andrea@epa.gov) | (617) 918-1993 |
| Radionuclides Rule | Vacant | |
| SDWIS Data | Sandra Petrakis (petrakis.sandra@epa.gov) | (617) 918-1534 |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule (SWTR) | Kevin Reilly (reilly.kevin@epa.gov) | (617) 918-1694 |
| Interim Enhanced SWTR | Kevin Reilly (reilly.kevin@epa.gov) | (617) 918-1694 |
| Long Term 1 SWTR | Kevin Reilly (reilly.kevin@epa.gov) | (617) 918-1694 |
| Long Term 2 SWTR | Kevin Reilly (reilly.kevin@epa.gov) | (617) 918-1694 |
| Regional DW Data Management | ||
| Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring | Michelle Jenks (jenks.michelle@epa.gov) | (617) 918-1453 |
| Underground Injection Control (UIC) with the following contacts: | ||
| UIC Program | Stafford Madison (madison.stafford@epa.gov) | (617) 918-1622 |
New England State Drinking Water Agencies
State Directors/Administrators
Lori Mathieu (lori.mathieu@ct.gov), Chief
Water Supplies Section
CT Department of Public Health
410 Capitol Ave. - Mail Stop: 51WAT
P.O. Box 340308
Hartford, CT 06134-0308
Phone: (860) 509-7333
Fax: (860) 509-7359
Roger Crouse (roger.crouse@maine.gov), Director
Drinking Water Program, Center for Disease Control (CDC)
ME Department of Human Services
286 Water Street - 3rd floor
11 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333-0011
Phone: (207) 287-5684
FAX: (207) 287-4172
Yvette DePeiza (Yvette.Depeiza@state.ma.us), Director
Division of Water Supply
MA Department of Environmental Protection
1 Winter Street
Boston, MA 02108
Phone: (617) 292-5857
Fax: (617) 556-1049
Sarah Pillsbury (sarah.pillsbury@des.nh.gov), Administrator
Drinking Water & Groundwater Bureau
NH Department of Environmental Services
P.O. Box 95, 29 Hazen Drive
Concord, NH 03301
Phone: (603) 271-1168
Fax: (603) 271-3490
June Swallow (june.swallow@health.ri.gov), Chief
Office of Drinking Water Quality
RI Department of Health
3 Capitol Hill - Cannon Building, Room 209
Providence, RI 02908-5097
Phone: (401) 222-6867
Fax: (401) 222-6953 OR (401) 222-6197
Bryan Redmond (bryan.redmond@vermont.gov), Director
Drinking Water and Groundwater Protection Division
Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation
Agency of Natural Resources
1 National Life Drive, Main 2
Montpelier, VT 05620-3521
Phone: (802) 585-4900
Drinking Water Associations
Steve Ryan (sryan@newwa.org), Executive Director
New England Water Works Association
125 Hopping Brook Road
Holliston, MA 01746-1471
Phone: (508) 893-7979
Fax: (508) 893-9898