The DRUC also takes an active interest in helping to ensure that ALL people have safe water to drink. The Commission helps local well owners and small utilities through free or low cost water testing services and free technical assistance on water treatment questions or problems. The DRUC staff is highly qualified in water treatment, environmental engineering, microbiology and fully certified in water treatment plant operations. The staff stands ready to do its best to help solve water quality problems. The Commission also actively participates in the American Water Works Association's Small System Assistance and Water for People programs.