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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Develop educational materials on and a program to assist homeowners who are not on PWSs with monitoring their drinking water...

Develop a funding plan for upgrades and increased monitoring and emergency response costs that may be needed with climate change...

Explore whether purchasing insurance for Public Water Systems may be a viable and beneficial way to help address costs associated...

Teach community members where to locate and how to build sanitary collection boxes.

Develop outreach materials about proper construction and location of outhouses and pit toilets and about septic system maintenance, inspection, and...