这篇文章介绍了该杂志的一个新章节，提供了与饮用水行业相关的立法和监管发展的最新信息。这些文章将从实用的角度解决水资源设施的需求和问题；它们并非旨在反映AWWA的官方立场或政策。这篇综述文章总结了地表水处理规则（SWTR）的要求。包括一般规定、水源分类（包括受地表水影响的地下水）、避免过滤、过滤和消毒的监测和性能标准、报告要求、操作员要求、分析方法、差异和豁免，以及合规时间表。包括4个参考文献、表格和图表。

This article introduces a new section of the Journal that provides current information about legislative and regulatory developments pertinent to the drinking water industry. The articles will address needs and concerns of water utilities from a practical standpoint; they are not intended to reflect official positions or policies of AWWA. This overview article summarizes the requirements of the Surface Water Treatment Rule (SWTR). General provisions, source water classification (including groundwater under the influence of surface water), avoiding filtration, monitoring and performance criteria for filtration and disinfection, reporting requirements, operator requirements, analytical methods, variances and exemptions, and compliance timetables are covered. Includes 4 references, tables, figures.