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America's Water Infrastructure Act (AWIA) Risk Assessment and Emergency Response Plan Web Accessible Workshops
For information on EPA’s AWIA workshops, please visit the training section of the AWIA webpage.
AWIA Risk Assessment and Emergency Response Plan Training 101
The AWIA Risk Assessment and Emergency Response Plan Training 101 is a four-part video that will provide information on AWIA Section 2013. Listeners will learn from EPA how various resources can assist water utilities in complying with AWIA Section 2013.
- Part 1: Requirements and Malevolent Acts Document Exit
- Part 2: Vulnerability Self-Assessment Tool Tutorial Exit
- Part 3: Emergency Response Plan Template and Guidance Exit
- Part 4: AWIA Certification and Section 2018 Exit
EPA Updated Risk Assessment and Emergency Response Plan Tools
The EPA hosted workshops across the country for community water systems complying with AWIA Section 2013. Follow the link below for the webinar-based version of these workshops.
EPA Updated Risk Assessment and Emergency Response Plan Tools Exit
Continuity of Operations Plan Template Webinar
This webcast is designed as an introduction to the WLA COOP Template.
Webinar registration will be posted soon.
Water Contaminant Information Tool (WCIT) Webinar
WCIT: Learning the Basics
The Water Contaminant Information Tool (WCIT) is a secure on-line database with comprehensive information about chemical, biological and radiochemical contaminants of concern for the Water Sector. This tool compiles drinking water- and wastewater-specific data in a one-stop, easy-to-use tool.
Webinar registration will be posted soon.
WCIT: Becoming an Advanced User *NEW WEBINAR*
This webinar is geared towards active WCIT account holders to enhance their knowledge of how to navigate the database.
The next webinar will be held on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at 1:00-2:30PM EST.
Register now at https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/3645844629793969933Exit
WLA-Response Plan Tabletop Exercise
The WLA-RP provides a comprehensive, national approach to coordinated laboratory response incidents requiring additional analytical support than a typical utility or state laboratory can provide.
Webinar registration will be posted soon.
Accessing Laboratory Support Webinar
Attendees of this webcast will learn about the Accessing Laboratory Support resource, which provides users with a systematic approach to access laboratory support at the local, state, regional and federal levels.
Webinar registration will be posted soon.
Analytical Preparedness Full-Scale Exercises
Attendees will learn how participating in an AP-FSE can increase preparedness, how the toolkit and its resources can be leveraged to plan and conduct an exercise and how to coordinate analytical support and further develop relationships with response partners.
Webinar registration will be posted soon.
WLA Members and Liaison Webinar
The goal of the WLA Member and Liaison webinar is to provide opportunities to highlight WLA Member and Liaison capabilities among peers and stakeholders, and priority access to WLA tools and resources. This interactive webinar is only open to WLA Members and Liaisons, and will provide a SNEAK PEEK of the WLA’s Analytical Preparedness Full Scale Exercise Toolkit (AP-FSE Toolkit).
Webinar registration will be posted soon.
Decontamination Preparedness Tools for Water Utilities Webinar
Attendees will learn about the Decontamination Preparedness Assessment Strategy (DPAS), which is an interactive PDF walking the user through the complexities of the three phases of remediation: characterization, decontamination, and clearance.
Webinar registration will be posted soon.
Decontamination: Disposal Guide
Attendees will learn how to handle large amounts of contaminated water with the Containment and Disposal of Large Amounts of Contaminated Water: A Support Guide for Water Utilities.
Webinar registration will be posted soon.
Sampling Guidance for Unknown Contaminants
Attendees will be presented with examples of what is required for a comprehensive sampling program, and how the guidance can be used to enhance laboratory, utility and emergency responder preparedness by supplementing emergency response plans.
Webinar registration will be posted soon.