Water safety management during the initial phase of the Covid-19 pandemic: challenges, responses and guidance
- 21 January 2022
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis Ltd in International Journal of Water Resources Development
- Vol. 39 (2), 337-359
- https://doi.org/10.1080/07900627.2021.2016378
Abstract
Water safety plans address both routine operations and incident responses to support risk management in drinking water utilities. Their use and relevance in facing the challenges of the Covid-19 crisis were investigated via a survey distributed to water utilities and health or environmental agencies across the globe. Responses from 86 respondents from 38 countries were analysed to identify the water safety challenges faced and responses. Water safety plans appear to provide some preparedness and organizational advantages to utilities in facing the Covid-19 crisis, including stronger communication links between utilities and governing agencies. Guidance for future water safety planning is provided.Keywords
Funding Information
- Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (6640-2018)
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