The American Water Works Association recently announced recommendations for public water systems to comply with the Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act.
The American Water Works Association (AWWA) recently announced recommendations for public water systems to comply with the Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act that was signed by President Bush in June.
The act includes significant new requirements for water utilities intended to better prepare the nation for another terrorist attack. Part of the act requires water utilities serving more than 3,300 people to conduct vulnerability assessments to include a review of pipes and constructed conveyances; physical barriers; water collection, pretreatment, treatment, and storage and distribution facilities.