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Division of Water Resources

Standard Operating Procedures

Contact Water Resources

Alan Schwendimann
6th Floor, L&C Tower, 401 Church Street
Nashville, TN 37243
(615) 532-0191
Questions? Ask DWS
DWS Contact Lists

Division Programs

Drinking Water Program
Drinking Water Security
Fleming Training Center
Public Participation
Safe Dams Program
Underground Injection Control (UIC) Program
Water Withdrawal Registration Program
Well Program

Department Resources

Environmental Permitting Handbook
Operator Certification
Source Water Assessments
State Revolving Loan Fund Programs
TDEC Drought Management Plan
Guidance for Drought Management Plans
Tennessee Rural Water Needs Report
TDEC Water Videos
Water Resources Regional Planning

Helpful Links

American Water Works Association
EPA Ground Water and Drinking Water
Tennessee Association of Utility Districts
Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
U.S. Geological Survey

Each file contains two zipped documents. If you need assistance with these files, contact TDEC.


Safe Dams Alteration Permit


Safe Dams Construction Permit


Safe Dams Operating Permit


Water Well Driller/Installer New License


New Source Approval for Public Water Systems


Plans Review and Approval for Public Water Systems


Beneficial Application of Water Treatment Plant Residuals


Water Well Driller/Installer Renewal License


Underground Injection Control Permit


Wellhead Protection Plan Approval