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    • Case Study

    Drought Response and Recovery Project for Water Utilities in Hogansville, GA

    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 Hogansville, GA.

    Year
    2022

    Details

    Hazards
    Drought
    Assets
    Water Infrastructure – Drinking Water
    Water Infrastructure – General
    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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