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Threats to a Water/Wastewater System: Examining Accidental Contamination & Workplace Violence

5.0

Drinking Water and Wastewater

American Water Works Association - PA Section

Melanie Greene

melanie@paawwa.org

717-774-8870 Ext.

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The purpose of the first segment is to examine and analyze the response efforts of the West Virginia spill thus allowing participants to develop an efficient and effective spill response plan for their system. Water systems need to prepare for the potential affects to water quality while wastewater personnel have to examine how contaminated water would affect their treatment processes. The second segment is to prepare water and wastewater personnel for a workplace violence situation, ranging from identifying potential threats to reacting to an actual event.

Basic thru Advanced

--Examine WV spill --Evaluate the response effort --Discuss what went well and what did not --Apply the do's and don'ts to a mini tabletop exercise --Utilize the materials and discussion to formulate a spill response plan for their utility --Examine workplace violence --Evaluate case studies --Identify potential trigger points --Determine options during an event --Discuss developing a plan for your facility

All water and wastewater personnel, from operators to management, need to be involved in developing an effective spill response plan. Active shooters do not discriminate based on job title, everyone is a target and everyone must be prepared.

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