(TLP:CLEAR) New EPA Checklist for Laboratories Providing Analytical Support for Water Contamination Incidents

Summary: EPA’s recently published “Checklist for Laboratories providing Analytical Support for Water Contamination Incidents” outlines actions utility, commercial, municipal, tribal, state, and federal laboratories can take to prepare for and provide support to water utilities during water contamination incidents. The checklist details steps to ensure laboratories provide timely and effective support throughout preparedness, response, and recovery phases of water sector emergencies.

Analyst Note: This latest resource from EPA functions like its incident action checklists, providing lists of actions to take during different phases of an incident. It categorizes these actions by those to take during the preparedness, response, and recovery phases. It also includes a contact list (to be filled out by the utility) and a library of resources that can further assist utility laboratories charged with water contamination responsibilities.

Original Source: https://www.epa.gov/waterlabnetwork/checklist-laboratories-providing-analytical-support-water-contamination-incidents

Related WaterISAC PIRs: 16, 17, & 18