本文讨论了美国环境保护局（USEPA）如何在成功的州要求和实践的基础上制定地下水规则（GWR），以便在2000年11月前颁布。讨论了州监管机构要求的最佳管理实践（BMP），作为关注公共供水系统各个方面的一种方式，包括油井建设、运行和维护。包括3个参考文献、表格。

This article discusses how the US Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) is building on successful state requirements and practices in developing the Ground Water Rule (GWR) for promulgation by November 2000. Best management practices (BMPs) which are required by state regulatory agencies are discussed as a way of giving attention to all aspects of the public water system including well construction, and operation and maintenance. Includes 3 references, tables.