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Drought Response and Recovery Project for Water Utilities in Hays and Russell, KS
Case Study

Drought Response and Recovery Project for Water Utilities in Hays and Russell, KS

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s storymap contains case studies and videos that describe the experiences of small and medium-sized drinking water utilities that successfully responded to drought. Explore the story of the cities of Hays and Russell, KS.

Year
2022

Details

Hazards
Drought
Assets
Water Infrastructure – Drinking Water
Sources
EPA—U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Organizations

EPA—U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Relevant Options

Design and construct additional Capital Improvements - Green & Gray Infrastructure to provide a reliable water supply to 1.7 million customers. Add capacity to water supply Reservoir and determine viability and cost effectiveness Understand source water vulnerabilities. Invest in planning efforts to assist communities, especially those that are vulnerable for their long-term water supply needs.

Steps to Resilience

Get Started
Understand Exposure
Assess Vulnerability & Risk
Investigate Options
Prioritize & Plan
Take Action
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