Water Sector Interdependencies Critical Services and Key Businesses Rely on a Resilient Water Infrastructure


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Military Installations are categorized as part of the Defense Industrial Base Sector.
This sector relies on the Water Sector for:
   •   Hydrating military personnel
   •   Operating on-base medical buildings and equipment (see also Hospitals)
   •   Sanitizing military equipment and facilities
   •   Washing laundry
   •   Food preparation
   •   Fire protection
   •   Operating heating, air conditioning, and ventilation (HVAC) equipment
   •   Basic sanitation (e.g., toilets, showers, cleaning)
   •   Cooling vehicle engines
   •   Maintaining grounds and facilities

The Water Sector relies on the Defense Industrial Base Sector for:
   •   Protecting infrastructure

For additional information on the Defense Industrial Base Sector and interdependences
with the Water Sector, please see:
http://www.dhs.gov/files/programs/gc 1189165508550.shtm
Wastewater Treatment Facility
For additional information on the Water Sector, please see
http://www.dhs.gov/files/programs/gc 1188399291279.shtm or http://go.usa.gov/5sW
Water Storage Tank
For additional information on the Water Sector, please see
http://www.dhs.gov/files/programs/gc 1188399291279.shtm or http://go.usa.gov/5sW
Drinking Water Treatment Facility
For additional information on the Water Sector, please see
http://www.dhs.gov/files/programs/gc 1188399291279.shtm or http://go.usa.gov/5sW
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For additional information on the Water Sector, please see
http://www.dhs.gov/files/programs/gc  1188399291279.shtm or http://go.usa.gov/5sW
Elevated Water Storage Tank
For additional information on the Water Sector, please see
http://www.dhs.gov/files/programs/gc  1188399291279.shtm or http://go.usa.gov/5sW
Manufacturing Plant
Manufacturing Plants are categorized as part of the Critical Manufacturing Sector.
This sector relies on the Water Sector for:
    •   Manufacturing process operations
    •   Disposing of waste generated in the manufacturing process
    •   Cooling electrical and telecommunications equipment
    •   Hydrating staff
    •   Sanitizing equipment and facilities
    •   Fire protection
    •   Operating heating, air conditioning, and ventilation (HVAC) equipment

The Water Sector relies on the Critical Manufacturing Sector for:
    •   Manufacturing water utility and treatment facility equipment
    •   Manufacturing pipes and other water distribution infrastructure
    •   Manufacturing water treatment chemicals

For additional information on the Critical Manufacturing Sector and interdependences
with the Water Sector, please see:
http://www.dhs.gov/files/programs/gc  1226007062942.shtm

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Power Plant
Power Plants are categorized as part of the Energy Sector. This sector relies on the
Water Sector for:
   •   Cooling equipment
   •   Generating steam
   •   Fire protection
   •   Disposing of waste from power production process
   •   Operating heating, air conditioning, and ventilation (HVAC) equipment

The Water Sector relies on the Energy Sector for:
   •   Generating power for utility operations and water distribution

For additional information on the Energy Sector and interdependences with the Water
Sector, please see: http://www.dhs.gov/files/programs/gc_l 189013411585.shtm
Residences
Residences rely on the Water Sector for:
   •   Food preparation
   •   Hydration
   •   Basic sanitation (e.g., toilets, showers, cleaning, laundry)
   •   Fire protection
   •   Maintaining lawns and gardens
   •   Swimming pools
   •   Operating heating, air conditioning, and ventilation (HVAC) equipment

For additional information on water, please see: http://go.usa.gov/5sW

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College
Colleges and Universities are categorized as part of the Government Facilities Sector.
This sector relies on the Water Sector for:
    •   Hydrating students, faculty, and other staff
    •   Food production
    •   Washing laundry
    •   Clinics and hospitals (see also Hospitals)
    •   Botany/horticulture centers
    •   Laboratories
    •   Swimming pools and fitness facilities
    •   Maintaining college grounds
    •   Basic sanitation (e.g., toilets,  showers, cleaning)
    •   Cooling and sanitation of on-campus transportation systems (e.g., buses, rails)
    •   Operating heating, air conditioning, and ventilation (HVAC) equipment

The Water Sector relies on Colleges and Universities for:
    •   Research and development

 For additional information on the Government Facilities Sector and interdependences
 with the Water Sector, please see:
 http://www.dhs.gov/files/programs/gc  1189011910767.shtm
Train/Bus Station
Train and bus stations are categorized as part of the Transportation Systems Sector.
This sector relies on the Water Sector for:
    •   Cooling train and bus engines
    •   Basic sanitation (e.g., toilets, showers, cleaning)
    •   Food production at cafes and restaurants
    •   Hydrating staff
    •   Operating heating, air conditioning, and ventilation (HVAC) equipment
    •   Flushing

The Water Sector relies on the Transportations Systems Sector for:
    •   Staff transportation
    •   Shipping of equipment, chemicals and other supplies

For additional  information on the Transportation Systems Sector and interdependences
with the Water Sector, please see:
http://www.dhs.gov/files/programs/gc  1188404440159.shtm

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School
Schools are categorized as part of the Government Facilities Sector.  This sector
relies on the Water Sector for:
   •   Hydrating students, faculty, and other staff
   •   Food production
   •   Grounds maintenance
   •   Basic sanitation (e.g., toilets, showers, cleaning)
   •   Cooling and sanitation of buses
   •   Operating heating, air conditioning, and ventilation (HVAC) equipment

 For additional information on drinking water in schools, please see: http://go.usa.gov/5sB

 For additional information on the Government Facilities Sector and interdependences
 with  the Water Sector, please see:
 http://www.dhs.gov/files/programs/gc 1189011910767.shtm

Banks are categorized as part of the Banking and Finance Sector. This sector relies
on the Water Sector for:
   •   Cooling of electrical equipment
   •   Hydrating staff
   •   Operating heating, air conditioning, and ventilation (HVAC) equipment

The Water Sector relies on the Banking and Finance Sector for:
   •   Purchasing equipment and supplies
   •   Paying staff salaries
   •   Obtaining contracts

For additional information on the Banking and Finance Sector and interdependences with
the Water Sector, please see: http://www.dhs.gov/files/programs/gc  1188566544964.shtm

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Hospita.
Hospitals are categorized as part of the Healthcare and Public Health Sector. This
sector relies on the Water Sector for:
   •   Hydrating patients and medical staff
   •   Dialysis procedures
   •   Sterilizing facilities and medical equipment
   •   Laboratory services
   •   Laundry services
   •   Food production at dining facilities
   •   Basic  sanitation (e.g., toilets, showers, cleaning)
   •   Cooling ambulance engines
   •   Operating heating, air conditioning,  and ventilation (HVAC) equipment

The Water Sector relies on  the Healthcare and Public Health Sector for:
   •   Treating patients who have consumed contaminated water
   •   Treating utility personnel to maintain an adequate workforce
   •   Alerting water utilities of possible contamination

For additional information on the Healthcare and Public Health Sector and
interdependences with the Water Sector, please see:
http://www.dhs.gov/files/programs/gc 1188490299862.shtm
High-Rise Apartments
High-Rise Condominiums are categorized as part of the Commercial Facilities Sector.
This sector relies on the Water Sector for:
   •   Food production
   •   Hydrating inhabitants
   •   Basic sanitation (e.g., toilets, showers, cleaning)
   •   Maintaining lawns and gardens
   •   Washing laundry
   •   Maintaining apartment grounds and swimming pools
   •   Operating heating, air conditioning, and ventilation (HVAC) equipment

The Water Sector relies on the Commercial Facilities Sector Apartments for:
   •   Housing utility staff

For additional information on the Commercial Facilities Sector and interdependences with
the Water Sector, please see:  http://www.dhs.gov/files/programs/gc  1189101907729.shtm

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Countv Jails and Courthouse
County Jails and Courthouses are categorized as part of the Government Facilities
Sector. This sector relies on the Water Sector for:
   •   Hydrating inmates and staff
   •   Maintaining jail and courthouse grounds
   •   Food production
   •   Laundry services
   •   Operating heating, air conditioning, and ventilation (HVAC) equipment
   •   Basic sanitation (e.g., toilets, showers, cleaning)

The Water Sector relies on the Government Facilities Sector for:
   •   Prosecuting trespassers and vandalism suspects
   •   Obtaining permits

For additional information on the Government Facilities Sector and interdependences with
the Water Sector, please see: http://www.dhs.gov/files/programs/gc 1189011910767.shtm
Fire/Police/EMS are categorized as part of the Emergency Services Sector. This
sector relies on the Water Sector for:
   •   Fire protection
   •   Hazardous Materials Response (HazMat)
   •   Shelter operations
   •   Hydrating staff and rescue victims
   •   Training exercises
   •   Sanitizing facilities and rescue equipment
   •   Basic sanitation (e.g., toilets, showers, cleaning)
The Water Sector relies on the Emergency Services Sector for:
    •   Protecting infrastructure
    •   Responding to emergencies
    •   Notifying the public of possible water contamination

For additional information on the Emergency Services Sector and interdependences with
the Water Sector, please see: http://www.dhs.gov/files/programs/gc_l 189094187811.shtm

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Dialysis Center and Long Term Care Facility
Dialysis Center and Long Term Care Facilities are categorized as part of the
Healthcare and Public Health Sector. This sector relies on the Water Sector for:
   •   Dialysis procedures
   •   Administration of medications (e.g., oral, intravenous [IV])
   •   Hydrating patients and staff
   •   Waste disposal
   •   Sanitizing facilities and equipment
   •   Cooling facility electrical equipment
   •   Food production
   •   Operating heating, air conditioning, and ventilation (HVAC) equipment
   •   Basic sanitation (e.g., toilets, showers, cleaning)

For additional information on the Healthcare and Public Health Sector and
interdependences with the Water Sector, please see:
http://www.dhs.gov/files/programs/gc  1188490299862.shtm
Pharmaceutical Plant
Pharmaceutical Plants are categorized as part of the Chemical Sector. This sector
relies on the Water Sector for:
   •   Drug production
   •   Water injection for liquid-based or intravenous (IV) drugs
   •   Sterilizing facilities and equipment
   •   Basic sanitation (e.g., toilets, showers, cleaning)
   •   Hydrating staff
   •   Operating heating, air conditioning, and ventilation (HVAC) equipment

For additional information on the Chemical Sector and interdependences with the Water
Sector, please see: http://www.dhs.gov/files/programs/gc  1188567509125.shtm

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Food Processing Plant
Food Processing Plants are categorized as part of the Agriculture and Food Sector.
This sector relies on the Water Sector for:
    •   Food processing
    •   Hydrating staff
    •   Waste management
    •   Sterilizing facilities and equipment
    •   Operating heating, air conditioning, and ventilation (HVAC) equipment
    •   Basic sanitation (e.g., toilets, cleaning)

For additional information on the Agriculture and Food Sector and interdependences with
the Water Sector, please see: http://www.dhs.gov/files/programs/gc_l 188565256722.shtm
Museum
Museums are categorized as part of the Commercial Facilities Sector. This sector
relies on the Water Sector for:
    •   Hydrating visitors and staff
    •   Food production at cafes
    •   Sanitizing buildings
    •   Operating heating, air conditioning, and ventilation (HVAC) equipment
    •   Basic sanitation (e.g., toilets,  cleaning)

For additional information on the Commercial Facilities Sector and interdependences with
the Water Sector, please see: http://www.dhs.gov/files/programs/gc_l 189101907729.shtm

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Communitv Center
Community Centers are categorized as part of the Commercial Facilities Sector. This
sector relies on the Water Sector for:
    •   Hydrating visitors and staff
    •   Operating heating, air conditioning, and ventilation (HVAC) equipment
    •   Maintaining pools and fitness facilities
    •   Maintaining community center property
    •   Basic sanitation (e.g., toilets, showers, cleaning)

For additional information on the Commercial Facilities Sector and interdependences with
the Water Sector, please see: http://www.dhs.gov/files/programs/gc_l 189101907729.shtm
Shopping Center
Shopping centers are categorized as part of the Commercial Facilities Sector. This
sector relies on the Water Sector for:
    •   Hydrating visitors and staff
    •   Basic sanitation (e.g., toilets, cleaning)
    •   Food production restaurants and cafes
    •   Operating heating, air conditioning, and ventilation (HVAC) equipment

The Water Sector relies on Shopping Centers for:
    •   Purchasing supplies

For additional information on the Commercial Facilities Sector and interdependences with
the Water Sector, please see: http://www.dhs.gov/files/programs/gc_l 189101907729.shtm
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