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Planning for an Emergency Drinking Water Supply

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Provision of an emergency water supply involves collaboration and partnership between various levels of government. Although the document is not guidance as to how to comply with any particular law, it is a helpful review of the roles and responsibilities among various levels of government regarding emergency water supplies. Relevant federal legislative language pertaining to each level (federal, state, and local) is cited. The discussion highlights the importance Congress has placed on emergency water supply planning.

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