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Learn How to Identify Health and Economic Impacts from Water Utility Emergencies

This fact sheet outlines the process used by the Water Health and Economic Analysis Tool to determine health and economic impacts for water utilities faced with:

  • Loss of one or more assets
  • Release of a hazardous gas
  • Intentional drinking water contamination
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