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Water and Wastewater All-Hazards Boot Camp
Response
Response
Response
Conduct Initial Status/Damage Assessment
For the initial damage assessment, utility operations staff activate utility damage assessment procedures and use pre-defined forms to document:
  • Equipment damage
  • What services the utility can still safely deliver
  • Is it safe for personnel to work in the area
  • What is needed to restore to full service
  • How long these different stages of recovery will take
  • Access to emergency/backup data, maps, and systems as needed
EPA’s Response On-The-Go App and mobile website give water and wastewater utilities mobile access to critical response information during incidents, including ICS and damage assessment forms.

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As flood waters recede and some debris is removed from roads, staff divide the combined system into sections and complete an initial damage assessment of key components of the water and wastewater systems, including the water treatment facility, raw water intake and transmission lines, well heads, the distribution system mains, storage tanks, and pumps. They also assess the wastewater treatment facility, collection systems, and lift stations. The assessment crews document all equipment damage as well as the operational status of all impacted portions of the system. A list of additional items to consider is shown on the screen.
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