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Water Utility Planning for an Emergency Drinking Water Supply

Large-scale disasters can cause significant disruptions to water services. This resource helps drinking water and wastewater utilities develop an emergency water supply plan. Please also check out planning guidance for hospitals and healthcare facilities Exit.

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Planning for an Emergency Drinking Water Supply (PDF)(51 pp, 859 K, June 2011, EPA 600-R-11-054)