Designate a single contact person to report to for water contamination or shortages, for example dry water springs.

Provide open comment system for feedback on emergency response & water-related needs.

Identify communication methods to ensure that all affected people are notified of water contamination/ shortages.

Work across agencies to ensure that consistent messages are being delivered (USEPA 2016a).

Maintain equipment & supplies for emergency filtration/treatment of drinking water ( such as point-of-use treatment).

For longer lasting emergencies, explore advanced purchasing, renting, or borrowing larger scale portable/packaged treatment units such as the military, State...

Stockpile and maintain emergency water supplies at key locations (SITC 2010).

Purchase truck certified to haul treated or potable water or arrange to rent or share such a truck with other...

Monitor filters and increase backwashing, as necessary (for fires, floods, HABs) (CDPHE 2012).

Identify and implement truck disinfection, maintenance, and operational procedures (USEPA 2016a). Purchase or rent trucks according to what roads can...

Ensure emergency field kits are available for frequent raw water testing to predict treatment needs (USEPA 2015a; CDPHE 2012).

Identify hauling routes with roads rated for truck’s filled weight. (USEPA 2016a).