References for Response
Reference Description Date
EPA Compendium of Environmental Testing Laboratories (CETL or Laboratory Compendium) A limited-access online database of environmental laboratories and their capabilities to analyze chemical, biological, and radiological contaminants. January 15, 2014
EPA's Containment and Disposal of Large Amounts of Contaminated Water: A Support Guide for Water Utilities Reference document that can be used by water utilities in preparing and responding to an all- hazard chemical, biological, and radiological contamination event when rapid decision making is needed. September 1, 2012
EPA's Coordination of the Water Sector and Emergency Services Sectors: An Important Step to Better Response This fact sheet explains how drinking water and wastewater utilities can better partner with the Emergency Services Sector during an incident response. February 1, 2012
EPA's Decontamination and Recovery Planning - Water and Wastewater Utility Case Study Documents the planning and experiences of a large combined water and wastewater utility related to decontamination and recovery. September 1, 2008
EPA's Emergency Repair Form EPA's Emergency Repair Form can be used to document all emergency repairs that are conducted to restore service after a disruption. September 1, 2015
EPA's Fed FUNDS - Critical Actions to Document Damage/Costs/Repairs This page contains a checklist of actions for water and wastewater utilities to take during a disaster in order to collect all of the necessary information on utility damage and response actions to assist in requesting federal funds. November 21, 2013
EPA's Planning for an Emergency Drinking Water Supply Reviews roles and responsibilities among various levels of government regarding emergency water supplies and seeks to encourage collaboration and partnership regarding emergency water supply planning. June 1, 2011
EPA's Response Protocol Toolbox: Response Guidelines Description A compilation of emergency response planning tools and forms that may be helpful during an incident response. August 1, 2004
EPA's Water Laboratory Alliance (WLA) Provides the drinking water sector an integrated nationwide network of laboratories with the analytical capability and capacity for drinking water contamination events. November 12, 2013
EPA's Water/Wastewater System Generator Preparedness Fact Sheet Provides tools and prompts utilities to better prepare for emergency generator needs. September 1, 2009
Federal Funding for Utilities - Water/Wastewater - in National Disasters (Fed FUNDS) Provides tailored information to water and wastewater utilities about applicable federal disaster funding programs. October 31, 2012
FEMA's Incident Command System (ICS) Resource Center This site links to a number of ICS-related job aids, including an overview of the ICS organization, position titles, forms, and planning materials. December 6, 2013
Incident Action Checklists EPA's Incident Action Checklists include information for drinking water and wastewater utilities to help with recovery activities, outline critical response tasks, and provide a valuable resource in developing Incident Action Plans.
Incident Command System (ICS) and National Incident Management System (NIMS) Training This page contains links to water sector-specific training materials on ICS and NIMS programs, including recorded Webinars and presentations. January 15, 2014
Planning Process Explains FEMA's planning process for incident operations. February 16, 2012
Preparedness, Emergency Response, and Recovery CIPAC Workgroup All-Hazard Consequence Management Planning for the Water Sector Helps water utilities incorporate all-hazard consequence management planning into emergency preparedness, response, and recovery plans. November 1, 2009
Response On-The-Go App and Mobile Website EPA’s Response On-The-Go App and mobile website provide a comprehensive database of local, state and federal response partner contact information, facilitating vital communication during emergencies. June 14, 2017
Sampling Guidance for Unknown Contaminants in Drinking Water Provides recommended procedures for conducting routine and baseline monitoring in response to a contamination incident and sampling in support of remediation or decontamination efforts. February 1, 2017
Water & Wastewater Mutual Aid & Assistance Resource Typing Manual American Water Works Association (AWWA) manual that provides guidance to water and wastewater utilities when they request and provide mutual aid and assistance resources during and after an emergency. April 1, 2008
Water System Status Report This sample form is an example of a system status report a utility can use to assess their damage and operability following an incident, including cataloging critical issues to assets and water quality impacts. August 7, 2012
WRF/EPA Business Continuity Plan Training for Water Utilities Provides resources and training on the Water Research Foundation and EPA's Business Continuity Plan Toolkit. June 18, 2013