Restrict outside water usage including Upon making the decision that • watering lawns, washing cars, etc. curtailment is needed: door hanger with curtailment • Request curtailment of inside usage. messages. Post on customer • Contact WRKO AM news to announce • curtailment message. Monitor system usage and spot check • meter usage if time is available. Continue message as long as • curtailment is warranted. Section 13: Returning to Normal Operation As the emergency passes and you regain control, the system must prepare to return to normal operating condition. This may be a very simple or very complex process, depending on the type and severity of the emergency. Returning to normal operation may simply mean the system restores power and the back-up generator is disconnected. Or it could mean the system has to obtain the proper number of satisfactory coliform tests and disinfect the system in order to lift a health advisory. Many factors might need to be considered before you decide to return to normal operation. For example: Has the system been repaired to the point that it can meet demand? • Has the system operator made a safety and operational inspection of all • system components? Has the system been properly flushed, disinfected and pressure tested? • Has the water been adequately tested in accordance with sampling • regulations? Does the meet standards? • Is there adequate staff to operate and manage the system? • Do federal, and local agencies support returning to normal operation? • Have you developed the proper public messages? • The emergency response plan should include a discussion of the follow-up actions and responsibilities that the system must take before returning to normal operation.
Restrict outside water usage including watering lawns, washing cars, etc. Request curtailment of inside usage. • Upon making the decision that curtailment is needed: • door hanger with curtailment messages. • Post on customer • Contact WRKO AM news to announce curtailment message. • Monitor system usage and spot check meter usage if time is available. • Continue message as long as curtailment is warranted. Section 13: Returning to Normal Operation As the emergency passes and you regain control, the system must prepare to return to normal operating condition. This may be a very simple or very complex process, depending on the type and severity of the emergency. Returning to normal operation may simply mean the system restores power and the back-up generator is disconnected. Or it could mean the system has to obtain the proper number of satisfactory coliform tests and disinfect the system in order to lift a health advisory. Many factors might need to be considered before you decide to return to normal operation. For example: • Has the system been repaired to the point that it can meet demand? • Has the system operator made a safety and operational inspection of all system components? • Has the system been properly flushed, disinfected and pressure tested? • Has the water been adequately tested in accordance with sampling regulations? • Does the meet standards? • Is there adequate staff to operate and manage the system? • Do federal, and local agencies support returning to normal operation? • Have you developed the proper public messages? The emergency response plan should include a discussion of the follow-up actions and responsibilities that the system must take before returning to normal operation.
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