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Emergency Response Information:
Instructions for use by water systems

The materials in this packet were created to help you handle an emergency that has affected your water system. The packet contains information about what actions you should take to respond to any number of emergencies. Drinking water systems can be affected by accidents, natural disasters, and criminal actions. The publications in this packet will also identify how to inform your customers and the Office of Drinking Water of the emergency.

Packet contents: Publications

• Drinking Water After-Hours Emergency Hotline,
  Pub. #331-133 (PDF 201kb)
• Emergency Disinfection of Small Systems,
  Pub. #331-242 (PDF 80kb)
• Emergency Drinking Water Sources,
  Pub. #331-317 (PDF 109kb)
• Flood Advice for Drinking Water Systems,
  Pub.#331-300 (PDF 140kb)
• Responding to a Threat Against a Water System,
  Pub. #331-183 (PDF 124kb)
• Public Notification Helps to Protect Public Health,
  Pub. #331-239 (PDF 124kb)
• Treatment of Drinking Water for Emergency Use,
  Pub. #331-115 (PDF 439kb)
• Guidelines for Truck Transportation of Emergency Water Supply for Public Use,
  Pub. #331-063 (PDF 730kb)

The Emergency Response Information Packet (DOH Pub. #331-400) is also available from your Regional office:

Northwest Regional Office – Kent
Main Office: 253-395-6750

Southwest Regional Office – Olympia
Main Office: 360-236-3030

Eastern Regional Office – Spokane
Main Office: 509-456-3115

The Emergency Response Information Packet publications can be downloaded from this page or ordered through your Regional Office.

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