Topic: Water system management adaptation strategies

Associated Climate Resilience Actions:
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For wells: ensure that new wells are sited outside of projected coastal and riverine flood zones and areas of potential...

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Test and if needed, disinfect water supply wells after major flood events (SITC 2010; Jamestown S’Klallam 2013).

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For springs: construct safe collection boxes with overflow elbows or tees (WHO 2012).

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For rainwater catchments: ensure that filters and first flush mechanisms are in place and that storage tanks are made mosquito-safe...

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For all surface water intakes: install and maintain screens, roughing filters, and sediment traps.

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For all septic and sewage treatment facilities: monitor septic system performance and fix leaking tanks in the vicinity of the...

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For all new PWSs: consider vulnerability to sea level rise, projected risks of coastal and inland flooding, and other potential...

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Develop outreach materials to inform community members about the signs and dangers off waterborne pathogens.

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Explore agreements or obtain rights to water sources that may become important in the future with climate change.

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Devise/update Water Pollution Control Plan to strengthen protections of water quantity & quality (WHO 2012).

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Identify and repair leaks in all systems to minimize water loss and contaminant infiltration (WHO 2012).

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Finalize Yurok Environmental Ordinance that specifies human sewage dumping regulations (WHO 2012).