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Water Shortage Response Plans for Small Public Drinking Water Systems

DOH 331-316

If a public water system in Washington experiences a water shortage, or anticipates experiencing one in the next six years, state rule requires the system to prepare a water shortage response plan as part of a water system plan.

This guidance document can help water systems meet this requirement. Part 1 is guidance and instruction on how to complete the plan. Included in Part 2 are several templates that can be used to assist water systems with their plan.

Water Shortage Response Plans for Small Public Drinking Water Systems (PDF) for downloading and printing. This version does not allow you to fill in the templates.

Water Shortage Response Plans for Small Public Drinking Water Systems (Word DOC - 602 KB).  This document allows you to fill in the templates for your water system. Download (copy) the file to your hard drive before filling in the templates.

For your convenience, the templates in the above document are available individually below (Word DOC):

Section 1. Events that Cause Water Shortages
Section 2. Evaluate Supply and Demand
Section 3. Defining Stages and Criteria of a Water Shortage
Section 4. Alternate Water Sources
Section 5. Effective Communication
Section 6. Demand Reduction Alternatives
Section 7. Water Shortage Response Actions


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