&EPA
     United States
     Environmental Protection
     Agency
               Water  Security  Progress and  Resources
Office of Water (4601M)
EPA817-F-03-001
www. epa.gov/safewater/security
October 2003

United States
Environmental Protection
Agency
                                                                                                              EPA's Water Security Division and its partners are working to improve the security of the
                                                                                                              nation's drinking water and wastewater infrastructure by focusing on the development of tools,
                                                                                                              training and technical assistance, information sharing, research, and technology development.
                                                                                                              This document highlights accomplishments to date, projects underway, and resources available.
                                                                                                                                For more information visit www.epa.gov/safewater/security.
                                                                                                               Training  &

                                                                                                               Financial
                                                                                                               Assistance
                                                                                                               Training and workshops,
                                                                                                               water and wastewater
                                                                                                               security protocols, and
                                                                                                               direct and indirect
                                                                                                               financial assistance to
                                                                                                               State and local
                                                                                                               government agencies.
                      Large Water Supply (Serving 100,000 Persons or More) Systems Grants
                      $51 million in assistance grants in 2002 to develop Vulnerability Assessments

                      Security Training and Tools
                      Since 2002, EPA supports trade organizations to develop security tools and provide
                      comprehensive security training to states, territories, tribes and water systems

                      Water Security Guide for Systems Serving 3,300 people or Fewer
                      Will provide security guidance to drinking water managers and operators

                      National Rural Water Association Technical Assistance Grant
                      Provide technical security assistance to small drinking water systems

                      Grants to States  and Territories for Coordination Activities
                      Funding for coordination activities among state, territorial and local water managers,
                      homeland security and other emergency response officials

                      Train-the-Trainer Grants
                      Grants to training organizations to build their capacity to support water utilities in
                      their security activities

                      Security Training for Medium-Size Community Drinking Water Systems
                      Funding to ICMA and WEF in 2003 to provide free assistance on Vulnerability
                      Assessments
                                                                                                               Technology

                                                                                                               Development

                                                                                                               Development of testing
                                                                                                               programs, computer
                                                                                                               models, and interactive
                                                                                                               databases to assist local
                                                                                                               utilities and assistance
                                                                                                               providers.
                      Environmental Technology Verification Program
                      Reviews new water security monitoring, treatment, and decontamination technologies

                      Water Security Research & Technical Assistance Action Plan
                      Identifies research and technical needs for drinking water and wastewater security

                      PipelineNet and RiverSpill Models
                      Developed and pilot-tested computer models to understand fate and transport of
                      contaminants

                      Water Contaminants Information Tool
                      Developing tool to integrate information on biological and chemical contaminants

                      Analytical Methods
                      Developing laboratory analytical methods relevant to water security, and creating a
                      system to aid in applying these methods to known or unknown water contaminants

                      Laboratory Capabilities Compendium
                      Developing information on laboratories capable of analyzing water for contamination

                      Water Information Sharing and Analysis Center (WaterlSAC)
                      Secure Internet portal to provide sensitive information on security threats and incidents

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  Emergency
  Response

  Planning and
  preparing for a
  contamination
  threat or terrorist
  event.
Emergency Response Planning Workshops for Large Drinking Water Systems
Fall 2003 workshops provided an overview of security requirements, emergency
response planning, and new tools available to water utilities

Response Protocol Toolbox for Contaminant Threats
Will provide guidance to utilities in responding to water contamination threats

Workshops and Drills on Emergency Response
Planning workshops and exercises for a variety of emergency responders

Law Enforcement Outreach and Training
Initiative to strengthen the emergency response ties between water suppliers and
law enforcement

Emergency Response Planning Guidance
Specialized guidance for drinking water utilities to meet requirements of the Public
Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002
  Incorporate
  Security
  into
  Business
  as  Usual

  Initiatives aimed at
  making security a
  standard business
  practice.
Capacity Development
Initiative to link and utilize state capacity development programs with drinking
water security

Financing Security Enhancements
Identify options to improve security at utilities, fund security enhancements

Sanitary Surveys
Developed security elements and training on incorporating security into sanitary
surveys

Environmental Law Institute (ELI) Research Project
Developed report that assesses legislation, activities, and coordination needs at all
levels of government

Optimization of Water Treatment
Initiative to link Area-Wide Optimization Program with water security
improvements

Physical Security Standards Development
Partnering with a non-profit organization to develop voluntary physical security
standards

Operator Certification
Partnering with a non-profit organization to develop security certification for water
plant operators

Environmental Management Systems
Incorporate security functions into process management programs at utilities
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                                                                                                                                                       Available Water Security Resources
                                                                                                                       All of these products or links to them are available online at www.epa.gov/safewater/security,
                                                                                                                       or contact the Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1-800-426-4791
Model for Emergency Response Guidlines
Guidance document for drinking and wastewater systems on notification protocols
and response actions
Vulnerability Assessment Methodology for Drinking Water Utilities
Risk Assessment framework Methodology for Water Utilities (RAM-W) by
American Water Works Association Research Foundation and Sandia National
Laboratory
                                                                                                                        Vulnerability Assessment Methodology for Wastewater
                                                                                                                        Vulnerability Self Assessment Tool (VSAT) developed by the Association of Metropolitan
                                                                                                                        Sewerage Agencies for water, wastewater, and combined water/wastewater utilities
                                                                                                                        Protecting Your Community's Assets: Small Wastewater Systems
                                                                                                                        Guide to help wastewater utility managers improve security
Vulnerability Assessment Tool For Small Drinking Water Systems
National Rural Water Association guide for small drinking water systems
Security Product Guide
This guide series provides information to treatment plant operators and utility
managers regarding products and tools that enhance both physical and cyber
security and monitoring for contaminants
Water Information Sharing and Analysis Center (WaterlSAC)
Secure Internet portal to help providers protect consumers and the environment
Research on State Information Protection Laws
National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) study on the States' ability to
protect sensitive information, available from the NCSL
Compliance Instructions for Water Suppliers
Helps water suppliers with the certification of Vulnerability Assessments and
Emergency Response Plans, and submission of Vulnerability Assessments
                                                                                                                        Physician On-Line Reference Guide for Waterborne Disease
                                                                                                                        Website to help health care providers recognize and manage waterborne diseases
                                                                                                                       Other Resources
                                                                                                                        Water Security Flyers
                                                                                                                        Emblems of water security available by download and hard copy
                                                                                                                        Water Watchers Brochure
                                                                                                                        Simple actions citizens can take to be a partner in their communities' security
                                                                                         Law Enforcement Top 10 List
                                                                                         Visor card and flyer often water supply preparedness and security principles
                                                                                         designed to aid law enforcement in assissting with water utility security efforts

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