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Protecting Washington's Drinking Water: Water System Security The focus of this web site is to help water systems in understanding new regulations that may affect them and to centralize the growing library of security information and resources available to assist water utilities in staying current with water system security issues.

Primary Topics		Water Security Resources
Vulnerability Assessments  Tools and training to aid water utilities in assessing their vulnerabilities to adversarial actions. Water System Security and Emergency Response Planning (PDF 423 KB) Small Water Systems Security Enhancements (EPA Web Site)  Research and Technology - Latest scientific advances to protect drinking water and  wastewater systems. Legislation and Directives  (EPA Web Site) Homeland Security Presidential Directives and federal laws.		Training courses, Workshops Tools and Technical Assistance Publications Grants and Funding Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Environmental Protection Agency The Dept. of Homeland Security awards Fire/First Responder Grants. New: Water utilities may want to contact fire departments, especially volunteer fire departments, to determine if some of the funds may be used to improve infrastructure security that supports fireflow capability. "Health and Safety modifications to stations and facilities" is listed as an eligible activity for grant use. Information Sharing - related links

Staff Contact:
Jim Harksen, Security Coordinator (360-236-3180) for questions on water system security.

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