Course: BFM 203 Water Treatment and Control

Lecture

(12/13)

Emergency Response

Each utility should have an emergency response plan (ERP) outlined, and operators should be intimately familiar with the procedures outlined in that plan. Potential emergency conditions include treatment process failure, process equipment failure, power failure, fires and natural disasters, intentional sabotage, and operator error. ERP's must be reviewed and updated regularly to be effective. Training and mock exercise prepare staff and first responders for real emergencies, improving response time and reducing confusion.