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Community-Based Water Resiliency (CBWR) Guide

The Community-Based Water Resiliency (CBWR) Guide, available from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, provides a structured method for assessing your community's current resiliency to water service interruptions. It also offers information about tools and resources that can be used to enhance resiliency. 

Details

Hazards
Drought
Water Quality
Assets
Water Infrastructure – Drinking Water
Water Infrastructure – General
Water Infrastructure – Wastewater
Sources
EPA Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water—Water Security Division
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Steps Addressed

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Understand Exposure
Assess Vulnerability & Risk
Investigate Options
Prioritize & Plan
Take Action
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