Emergency Plan - Grand Strand Water and Sewer Authority

INCIDENT SUPPORT FUNCTION 9
WATER SUPPLY
(ISF-9)
Water Supply
PRIMARY:
SUPPORT:
Water Treatment
Water Distribution
Maintenance
Technical Services
Engineering
Purchasing
2.2.25. INTRODUCTION
For the purposes of this ISF, Water Supply refers to obtaining raw water supplies, physically
and/or chemically treating the water as necessary for safe consumption, storing the water, and
pumping the water from storage into the Distribution System.
2.2.26. MISSION
To provide safe, clean drinking water to the Distribution System at sufficient pressures and
volumes to meet all water needs, including fire suppression activities.
2.2.27. CONCEPT of OPERATIONS
The Water Treatment Department has overall responsibility for the Water Supply function.
GSWSA water supply, storage, and pumping facilities may not be staffed, but most functions
and operations can be monitored and/or controlled by an Operator from the Operations Center
Control Room, or with a specially programmed laptop computer from any location with
telephone access.
2.2.28. RESPONSIBILITIES
Preparedness / Mitigation
Ensure that all personnel are familiar with their duties and responsibilities under this plan.
Response
Obtain briefing and receive instructions from appropriate Incident Command Staff.
Determine the potential impact of the incident on the water system’s supply and demand
requirements and capabilities.
For assistance estimating how long it will be before dropping water storage levels throughout
the system reach “critical”, refer to Action Form 12.
Coordinate with ISF-13, Electrical & Emergency Power, for electrical and/or emergency generator
needs
Grand Strand Water & Sewer Authority 48 CONFIDENTIAL MATERIALS
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June 7, 2013 NOT FOR PUBLIC DISCLOSURE