Environmental Division
The DPW Environmental Division, part of the Directorate of Public Works, is committed to environmental excellence in all aspects of the USAG Italy mission. The Environmental Division is responsible for management of air quality, water quality (drinking water, wastewater, and storm water), environmental restoration, hazardous materials, solid/hazardous waste, natural resources and cultural resources programs.
Environmental Division Mission
The USAG Italy Environmental Division ensures compliance with all environmental laws and regulations, and provides environmental expertise, guidance, support and liaison services for Army organizations and personnel. We are here to assist the USAG Italy community.
Drinking Water
- The Garrison extracts drinking water from on-site wells and then filters and distributes it throughout the Garrison. The Directorate of Public Works (DPW) regularly samples and analyzes drinking water for more than 150 different parameters such metals, organic compounds, pesticides, bacteria, radionuclides, etc. Drinking water analytical test results are available upon request.
- The Environmental Division, in conjunction with Public Health Command-Europe, ensures USAG Italy facilities at Vicenza and Darby receive a continuous supply of safe drinking water that complies with safety standards.