AWWA WSC67782

This powerpoint presentation begins by listing the objectives of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Contaminant Warning System that include: a holistic approach; involve all the stakeholders in the region; provide timely detection of contamination; broad coverage of priority contaminant classes; latest research and academic institutions; benefits to the water utility independent of enhanced water security (dual-use benefits, water quality); and, enables communication between entities to detect, respond and mitigate threats. Includes appendix.