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Water Utility Adaptation Strategies for Climate Change

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The adaptation strategies below offer selected strategies and actions that have been identified within EPA resources as having the potential to be used for climate adaptation.

Related Information:

  • Ecosystem Protection Strategies for Climate Change
 

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The adaptation strategies provided are intended to inform and assist communities in identifying potential alternatives. They are illustrative and are presented to help communities consider possible ways to address anticipated current and future climate threats to contaminated site management. Read the full disclaimer.

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