Strengthening Source Water Protection Through Effective Spill Response Planning for Rural Water Systems
(Room 122 A&B)
16 Sep 26
3:00 PM
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4:00 PM
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Source Water Protection
Protecting source water is essential for every rural water system as transportation accidents, industrial releases, and agricultural spills become more common. This session explores practical, scalable strategies for developing and implementing spill response plans that safeguard drinking water supplies. Participants will learn to identify local vulnerabilities, strengthen partnerships with emergency responders, and integrate effective communication protocols to reduce response time and limit contamination risk. Drawing on recent spill events, the presentation will show how proactive source water protection planning can minimize operational disruptions and improve system resilience. Attendees will leave with a clear understanding of their role in spill response and actionable steps to enhance preparedness across their service areas.