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Emergency Response for Drinking Water and Wastewater Utilities

EPA has a variety of tools and guidance to support drinking water and wastewater utility preparedness and response. Our resources can help you become a more resilient utility.

Currently in a Disaster

Emergency Planning

Hazard Resilience

Mutual Aid and Assistance

Decontamination

Learn about decontamination

Risk Communication

Develop messages for water emergencies