AWWA DSS62066

This paper addresses security issues at finished water storage facilities, and recommends first establishing theimportance of the need for security, then optimizing existing security measures, and then laying thegroundwork for later enhancements. The paper provides examples of short-term activities presented in priority order to enableutilities to get maximum benefit from activities that could be undertaken. They take into accountthe political ramifications institutional resistance and limitations on resources. These activitieslargely apply to, and benefit, the distribution system in its entirety. Longer-term enhancements can be accomplished by developing a plan of action and implementing the necessary procedures and policies andapportioning the appropriate funds for capital improvements. The activities of long-termimprovements can be categorized as:implementation of operational changes for normal and emergency scenarios;implementation of physical security measures; and,implementation internal hiring background check and on-site policies. The securing of futurefacilities can begin immediately by addressing the siting, design, and hardening of facilities fromthe planning phase forward. The paper provides brief descriptions of future distribution storage securityconsiderations. Includes reference, table.

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Edition:

Vol. - No.

Published:

09/01/2005

Number of Pages:

13

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1 file , 280 KB