Ohio EPA

Division of Drinking and Ground Waters (DDAGW)

Mission Statement

Protect human health and the environment by characterizing and protecting ground water quality and ensuring that Ohio's public water systems provide adequate supplies of safe drinking water.

Vision Statement

The citizens of Ohio know that their drinking water, whether it comes from wells or surface water, is safe to drink. Everyone in the state can easily obtain information about the quality of drinking water and ground water in their area, their region and the entire state.

Guiding Principles

1. Develop and support innovative, practical, and effective solutions.
2. Exercise sound, professional judgement in decision making.
3. Actively use our mission, vision, and guiding principles in our decision making.
4. Continually strive to improve the quality of our work.
5. Recognize quality work in each other and our customers.
6. Provide consistent, timely service to internal and external customers.
7. Treat each other and our customers with courtesy and respect.
8. Practice basic principles of positive human interaction, cooperation, teamwork, and honesty.
9. Encourage employee pride, self improvement, and self motivation.
10. Utilize all the training and tools available to effectively perform our job duties.
11. Actively participate in the Agency's strategic management process.
12. Integrate and promote pollution prevention activities.
13. Support and promote environmental education for the public.