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Supply Chain Resilience Guide for Water and Wastewater Utilities

The Supply Chain Resilience Guide for Water and Wastewater Utilities provides actions to prepare for, or respond to, both equipment and water treatment chemical supply chain challenges. Through best practices, utility case studies, and EPA resources, the Guide provides information that utilities can use to mitigate the impacts of a future supply chain disruption. Topics include:

  • Available federal and state resources
  • Tips for effective supplier management and communication
  • How to tap into local partnerships
  • Potential operational flexibilities

Supply Chain Resilience: Guide for Water and Wastewater Utilities (pdf) (2.89 MB, 9/12/2022, 810-F-22-007)

Emergency Response for Drinking Water and Wastewater Utilities

  • Plan For Emergencies
    • Develop or Update an Emergency Response Plan
    • Emergency Drinking Water Supply Guidance
    • Incident Action Checklists
    • Water and Wastewater Supply Chain Resilience
    • Water Sector Guide to Telecommunications During Power Outages
    • Prepare for Position Navigation and Timing Risks
  • Hazard Resilience
    • Build Earthquake Resilience
    • Build Flood Resilience
    • Build Pandemic Resilience
    • Build Power Resilience
    • Build Wildfire Resilience
    • Respond to Drought
  • Mutual Aid and Assistance for Drinking Water and Wastewater Utilities
    • Learn About Water/Wastewater Agency Response Networks (WARNs)
    • Join a WARN
    • Access WARN Training Tools
  • Decontamination
    • Documents to Guide Remediation
    • Sampling Methods and Decontamination Technologies
    • Response Protocol Toolbox
  • Water Utility Communication During Emergency Response
Contact Us About Emergency Response for Drinking Water and Wastewater Utilities
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Last updated on August 7, 2024
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