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January 2012

EPA resources and support on mutual aid and assistance among water systems (including WARNs)

Posted Thu, 2012/01/05 - 1:00pm by RCAP

In coordination with the water sector, the Environmental Protection Agency is supporting a number of projects and producing a number of resources to promote the use of mutual aid and assistance in response to any event that overwhelms a utility's resources. Mutual aid and assistance includes WARNs (Water/Wastewater Agency Response Networks).

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Format: 
Website (with more resources)
Topic: 
Security/emergency-response planning
Source: 
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Audience: 
Operator
Board/council member
Plant manager
Mayor/town manager/elected official (local)
State/federal decision-maker

Fact sheets on WARNs (Water/Wastewater Agency Response Network)

Posted Thu, 2012/01/05 - 12:38pm by RCAP

Fact sheets on WARNs (provide background on WARNs and describe their benefits to these actors) - all are PDFs:

Format: 
Fact sheet
Topic: 
Security/emergency-response planning
Source: 
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Audience: 
Operator
Board/council member
Financial manager/accountant/bookkeeper
Plant manager
Mayor/town manager/elected official (local)
State/federal decision-maker

SmallWaterSupply.org: Free online resources and support for operators

Posted Thu, 2012/01/05 - 12:09pm by RCAP

A free resource for small community water and wastewater operators.  Because there are so many organizations that have worthwhile information and events for water and wastewater operators on the web, our effort is in cataloging those resources in an easy-to-filter and search database.  All information is linked back to the original author/host, which assists the host organizations in getting their resources out to operators.  Only information that can be found for free on the internet are linked to, and only events that are relevant to water and wastewater operators are di

Format: 
Website (with more resources)
Topic: 
Operations (technical)
Source: 
Other nonprofit/organization
Audience: 
Operator

EPA's consumer information website

Posted Thu, 2012/01/05 - 12:05pm by RCAP

Information for drinking water consumers

Topics include:

  • Drinking water quality
  • Protecting drinking water
  • Emergencies
  • Protecting public health
  • Contaminants
  • Laws and regulations
  • Treatment and storag

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Format: 
Report
Topic: 
Operations (technical)
Source water
Source: 
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Audience: 
Board/council member
Mayor/town manager/elected official (local)

EPA's Watershed Central

Posted Thu, 2012/01/05 - 11:33am by RCAP

Provides state, local, and voluntary watershed management entities with the key tools, resources, guidance, and datasets to aide in a successful watershed management.

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Format: 
Website (with more resources)
Topic: 
Watersheds
Source: 
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Audience: 
Operator
Board/council member
Mayor/town manager/elected official (local)
Plant manager
State/federal decision-maker

Water Quality in Small Community Distribution Systems: A Reference Guide for Operators

Posted Thu, 2012/01/05 - 11:31am by RCAP

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has developed this reference guide to assist the operators and managers of small- and medium-sized public water systems. This compilation provides a comprehensive picture of the impact of the water distribution system network on distributed water quality. This reference guide provides information on the following topics:

Format: 
Printed guide
Topic: 
Operations (technical)
Source: 
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Audience: 
Operator

Small Public Water Systems and Capacity Development

Posted Thu, 2012/01/05 - 11:26am by RCAP

A section on the Environmental Protection Agency's website that is designed to help small system owners and operators, state and tribal agencies, technical assistance providers, and consumers learn more about helping small water systems provide safe drinking water and protect public health. Every state has a capacity development program to help small systems improve their finances, management, infrastructure, and operations.

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Format: 
Website (with more resources)
Topic: 
Operations (technical)
Management
Regulations
Planning
Source: 
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Audience: 
Operator
Board/council member
Plant manager
Mayor/town manager/elected official (local)

Local Government Environmental Assistance Network

Posted Thu, 2012/01/05 - 11:11am by RCAP

A "first-stop shop" providing environmental management, planning, funding, and regulatory information for local government elected and appointed officials, managers and staff. LGEAN enables local officials to interact with their peers and others online. In an effort to reach all local governments, LGEAN also manages a toll-free telephone service (877/865-4326).

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Format: 
Website (with more resources)
Topic: 
Finance
Regulations
Planning
Public policy
Board/council
Source: 
Other nonprofit/organization
Audience: 
Mayor/town manager/elected official (local)

Water Use it Wisely

Posted Wed, 2012/01/04 - 6:10pm by RCAP

Explore hundreds of ways your household can conserve water.

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Format: 
Website (with more resources)
Topic: 
Conservation
Source: 
Other nonprofit/organization
Audience: 
Board/council member
Mayor/town manager/elected official (local)

H2ouse: Water-saving opportunities at home

Posted Wed, 2012/01/04 - 6:07pm by RCAP

Take the tour to investigate your water-saving opportunities in each area of your home. Click on each location to show you both the facts and specific advice.

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Format: 
Website (with more resources)
Topic: 
Conservation
Source: 
Other nonprofit/organization
Audience: 
Board/council member
Mayor/town manager/elected official (local)