CDC: Healthcare Water System Repair Following Disruption of Water Supply

Type: Disaster Recovery
Author: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Year of Publishing: 2014
Description: This CDC webpage provides information to help healthcare facilities prepare contingency plans that identify: 1) the total demand for potable water; 2) the quantity of replacement water (e.g., bottled water) required for a minimum of 24 hours when the water system is down; 3) mechanisms for emergency water distribution; and 4) procedures for correcting drops in water pressure that affect operation of essential devices and equipment that are driven or cooled by a water system.
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