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AWWA WQTC62410

  • Being Prepared for High Profile Events
  • Conference Proceeding by American Water Works Association, 11/01/2005
  • Publisher: AWWA

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Since September 11, 2001 the awareness for the need to solidify the security ofthe nation's infrastructure has been heightened. This infrastructure included the protection ofdrinking water sources from contamination and terrorist threats. Washington, DC's water supplyand distribution system, like much of the infrastructure in the city, was considered a highpriority of protection and the water authority has received a vast amount of equipmentand training to assist in this program.This paper discusses some of the District of Columbia's water security andemergency management structure, as well as the Authority's preparation and operationsprior to and during high profile events. Topics covered include: Regional Incident Communication and Coordination System (RICCS); water quality monitoring; District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority (DCWASA) Routine Operations; and, DCWASA's role in the 2005 presidential inauguration.

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