Training on Emergency Response  to
            Contamination of Wastewater Systems
Why is training on contamination of wastewater systems
offered?

EPA acknowledges the fact that, like drinking water utilities,
wastewater utilities are potentially targets of malevolent acts, including
contamination. The Wastewater Response Protocol Toolbox
(WWRPTB) addresses response to contamination incidents in
wastewater systems. This can include contamination with toxic
chemicals as well as infectious, radioactive, flammable or explosive
substances. In keeping with the trend of providing guidance that is
suitable for multiple hazards, the WWRPTB discusses the response to
accidental and negligent contamination events in addition to its primary focus on intentional contamination. This
course provides training on the guidance for wastewater utilities found in the newly developed WWRPTB.

What is the Wastewater Response Protocol Toolbox?

The WWRPTB is a planning tool that provides guidance to aid utilities in planning for contamination threats and
incidents. Additionally, the WWRPTB can be used as a reference by laboratories, regulatory agencies, health
departments, and emergency response organizations when they are preparing their response plans for dealing with
wastewater contamination threats and incidents.

What topics are covered in  the training on Emergency Response to Contamination of Public
Wastewater Systems'!

* Conducting a threat evaluation   * Responding to a contamination threat or incident * Site investigation
* Sample collection  * Sample analysis  * Recovery from a contamination incident  * Incident Command System
*Tabletop Exercise * Crisis Communication

                             Who should attend this training?

                             Small, medium and large wastewater utility staff and management, state
                             wastewater primacy agencies personnel, public health officials, and
                             government & non-government workers with a role in emergency response.

                             How much does it cost to attend the training?

                             There is no fee for attending this training!

Why should I attend training on Emergency Response to Threats of Contamination of
Public Wastewater Systems'!

Contaminations incidents have occurred in wastewater systems in the past. Some of these have resulted in
significant impacts on public safety as well as public and private property. Since wastewater systems have been
categorized by the Federal government as key infrastructure, expectations have increased for their protection.
This course provides valuable  information for protecting these systems.

To register, please visit: http://www.teex.com/WWRPTB

For more information, please contact Joshua Novikoff. novikoffioshua@,eDa.gov	
    Office of Water (MC 4608-T)
EPA 817-F-07-014 October 2007
http://www.epa.gov/watersecurity

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     Training on Emergency Response to
     Contamination of Wastewater Systems
              CLASS LOCATIONS / DATES

         Dallas, TX       Jan 22 - 23, 2007 (Region 6)
         Atlanta, GA      Jan 30 - 31, 2007 (Region 4)

           Boston, MA           TBD (Region 1)
           New York, NY          TBD (Region 2)
           Philadelphia, PA        TBD (Region 3)
           Chicago, IL           TBD (Region 5)
           Kansas City, MO        TBD (Region 7)
           Denver, CO           TBD (Region 8)
           San Francisco, CA      TBD (Region 9)
           Seattle, WA           TBD (Region 10)
Office of Water (MC 4608-T)    EPA 817-F-07-014 October 2007    http://www.epa.gov/watersecurity

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             TRAINING ON EMERGENCY RESPONSE TO CONTAMINATION
                                OF WASTEWATER SYSTEMS
Workshop Agenda

DAY 1-8:00- 5:00

      Morning (8: 00- 12:00)

      Introduction of instructors and participants

      Overview of workshop

      Module 0    EPA Wastewater Response Protocol Toolbox (WWRPTB) Introduction

      Module 1    WWRPTB Wastewater Utility Planning Guide

      Module 2    WWRPTB Contamination Threat Management Guide

Break (15 minutes)

      Video       Wastewater Security: An Operator's Perspective

      Module 3    WWRPTB Site Characterization and Sampling Guide

      Module 4    WWRPTB Analytical Guide

      Role of FBI in Wastewater Emergencies

LUNCH 12:00 to 1:00

      Afternoon (1:00 -5:00)

      Module 5    WWRPTB Public Health Response Guide

      Role of EPA On-Scene Coordinators and Criminal Investigation Division Personnel

      Module 6    WWRPTB Remediation and Recovery Guide

Break (15 minutes)

      EPA's Water Contamination Information Tool (WCIT)

      Communicating with the Public During an Emergency

      Water and Wastewater Agency Response Networks (WARN)


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Workshop Agenda

DAY 2 -8:00 -4:30

      Morning (8: 00- 11:00)

      Video       "U.S. Justice Department ICS #1 (Single Command)"

      Overview of Incident Command System and National Incident Management System

      Video       "U.S. Justice Department ICS #2 (Unified Command)"

Break (15 minutes)

      Introduction to Tabletop Exercise and organization of functional groups


LUNCH 11:00 to 12:00

      Afternoon (12:00 -4:30)

      Exercise Commences - (3 hours)

            Incident Command Briefings

            EOC Press Conference

            Consolidated group discussion ("Hot Wash")

      Workshop Wrap up
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