Topic: Adaptation Strategies to Reduce the Risk of Waterborne Diseases

Associated Climate Resilience Actions:
Yurok Tribe

If possible, consider connecting to the public water system. Think through the cost and level of effort it takes to...

Yurok Tribe

Consider installing low cost or alternative filtering systems, including redeveloping springs box systems to move away from creeks as a...

Yurok Tribe

Maintain and/or expand existing filtering systems; consider adding in line filters, roughing filters, or a second sand filter.

Yurok Tribe

Seek medical care when you have medical issues you suspect are related to waterborne pathogen exposure and ask the medical...

Yurok Tribe

Store treated/clean water in dedicated, pre-cleaned or sterile containers for drinking and other uses such as tooth brushing.

Yurok Tribe

Follow sanitary construction, maintenance, and use of septic systems, out-houses, or pit toilets to keep human feces a minimum of...

Yurok Tribe

Continue work to identify sources of drinking water contamination.

Yurok Tribe

Explore funding opportunities to continue regular monitoring of springs, creeks, and domestic water (point of entry in the home).

Yurok Tribe

Enhance communication efforts between YTEP and the Tribe health clinics on waterborne illness reporting, education, and treatment.

Yurok Tribe

Expand opportunities for Tribal members to report illness from waterborne pathogens to the Tribal health clinics to better understand the...

Yurok Tribe

Continue and expand outreach and education about the health risks of drinking water contaminated with E.Coli, Giardia and Cryptosporidium to...

Yurok Tribe

Increase enforcement of Environmental Protection Ordinance and other existing ordinances on the sources of these contaminants (e.g., leaking septic systems,...