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Prevention and Mitigation
Prevention and Mitigation
Water Quality Surveillance and Response Systems
The EPA's Water Quality Surveillance and Response System design addresses the risk of contamination of drinking water distribution systems.
  • Multiple surveillance components are used to detect water quality anomalies that could have public health and economic impacts
  • Response protocols are used to identify the cause of detected water quality anomalies and implement response actions to minimize impacts
  • The design aims to improve general operations as well as respond to potential contamination incidents
To learn more and implement a water quality surveillance and response system at your utility, visit the EPA's Water Quality Surveillance and Response Systems.

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Rick Rodders: How would I deal with intentional contamination incidents?

Kim Clearwell: In order to address the risk of contamination in drinking water systems, you can use EPA's Water Quality Surveillance and Response System.

Narrator: In EPA's Water Quality Surveillance and Response System, multiple detection components are used to identify water quality anomalies that could have public health and economic impacts. Pre-planned decision-making frameworks are then used to find the cause of any water quality anomalies and to implement response actions that minimize adverse impacts and ultimately return the system to normal operations. The EPA designed this system to be flexible and adaptable based on each utility's resources, goals, and local conditions. Learn more by visiting the Water Quality Surveillance and Response System Website.

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