•H Photo by NOAA Drought Response and Recovery: A Basic Guide for Water Utilities • Designed for small and medium-sized utilities • Conveys lessons learned from seven case study utilities • Provides worksheets, best practices, videos and key resources STAFFING, RESPONSE PLANS AND FUNDING WATER SUPPLY AND COMMUNICATION CASE STUDIES DEMAND MANAGEMENT AND PARTNERSHIPS AND VIDEOS Explore the guide at: https:/A/vww.epa.gov/waterutility response/ drought-response-and-recovery-guide-water-utilities &EPA ------- Building Drought Resilience STAFFING, RESPONSE PLANS AND FUNDING Create a drought response team and plan for utility staffing Develop or update your utility's drought plan Conduct training and exercises on key parts of a drought response Identify options for funding and financing drought-related projects and initiatives WATER SUPPLY AND DEMAND MANAGEMENT Determine water supply availability Improve system efficiency (water loss management, audits and leak detection) Reduce customer water demand Explore options for additional water supplies COMMUNICATION AND PARTNERSHIPS Share clear and consistent messages Coordinate with others when conducting outreach Coordinate and work with local groups, other water utilities, local and state agencies, key water stakeholders and the private sector CASE STUDIES AND VIDEOS Hear the stories from other utilities and communities that successfully responded to severe drought Learn what measures were taken and which partnerships were key Understand how your utility can use lessons learned to build drought resilience Office of Water (MC 4608T) EPA 810-F-16-002 May 2016 ------- |