This option appears in resilience plans from around the country.
| Option from plan | Hazards Sort descending | Assets | Region | Source Plan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Investigate water supply variability with more recent, large-precipitation events. | Drought | Water Infrastructure – General | Southeast | Triangle Region, NC Regional Resilience Assessment (p. 197 (pdf p. 209)) |
| Examine regionalization efforts and sharing of resources for all water utilities. | DroughtFlooding – GeneralFlooding – Rainfall-induced | Water Infrastructure – Drinking WaterWater Infrastructure – GeneralWater Infrastructure – Stormwater | Northeast | Vermont Climate Action Plan (p. 160 (pdf p. 168)) |
| Develop a study to look at drought and expected water supply in the future (50 years) given new data since the WEAP Modeling effort | Drought | Water Infrastructure – General | Southeast | West Palm Beach, FL - Rethink Paradise: Sustainability Action Plan |
| Seek out technical assistance to assess the flood and erosion risks facing drinking water systems. Identify potential solutions. | Erosion – CoastalFlooding – CoastalFlooding – GeneralFlooding – Rainfall-induced | Water Infrastructure – Drinking WaterWater Infrastructure – General | Northeast | Vermont Climate Action Plan (p. 143 (pdf p. 151)) |
| Work with the sewer district to identify infiltration and inflow issues within sewer lines to reduce sewer entering stormwater systems. | Flooding – CoastalFlooding – GeneralFlooding – Rainfall-induced | Water Infrastructure – GeneralWater Infrastructure – Stormwater | Southeast | Planning for Climate Resilience—City of Asheville, North Carolina (p. 115) |
| Complete a climate readiness assessments of drinking water, stormwater and wastewater infrastructure. | Multiple or All HazardsFlooding – Rainfall-induced | Water Infrastructure – Drinking WaterWater Infrastructure – GeneralWater Infrastructure – Stormwater | Northeast | Vermont Climate Action Plan (p. 160 (pdf p. 168)) |
| Examine the effects of climate change and sea level rise on water availability and groundwater vulnerability to saltwater intrusion. Consider potential changes in precipitation and evapotranspiration | Water PollutionDroughtFlooding – CoastalFlooding – General | Aquatic and Marine Resources | Southeast | Southeast Florida Compact Regional Climate Action Plan - Energy and Fuel |
| Coordinate among city, town and county government public works agencies, water utilities and other operators of water infrastructure to develop and maintain local and regional inventories of existing | Water PollutionDroughtFlooding – CoastalFlooding – General | Water Infrastructure – Drinking WaterWater Infrastructure – GeneralWater Infrastructure – Stormwater | Southeast | Southeast Florida Compact Regional Climate Action Plan - Energy and Fuel |
| Evaluate climate-related risks for sludge and biosolids mobility, contamination, storage, and/or processing. Ensure sludge and sewage processing facility placement and design minimize health and environmental | Water Pollution | Water Infrastructure – Wastewater | Northeast | Vermont Climate Action Plan (p. 150 (pdf p. 158)) |
| Work with drinking water providers to identify current groundwater pollutants and sources. | Water Pollution | Water Infrastructure – Drinking Water | Northwest | Boise's Climate Action Roadmap (p. 65) |
| Understand source water vulnerabilities. Invest in planning efforts to assist communities, especially those that are vulnerable for their long-term water supply needs. | Water PollutionDrought | Water Infrastructure – Drinking Water | Northeast | Vermont Climate Action Plan (p. 150 (pdf p. 158)) |
| Evaluate potential sources of contamination and current practices to protect water quality (e.g., gas stations). | Water Pollution | Water Infrastructure – Drinking Water | Northwest | Boise's Climate Action Roadmap (p. 65) |
| Evaluate the viability and costs of new advanced reclaimed water treatment technologies to increase water quality for potable reuse. | Water Pollution | Water Infrastructure – Drinking WaterWater Infrastructure – General | Southwest | Flagstaff Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (p. 80) |
| Conduct a well water analysis to determine variables associated with changing water quality. | Water PollutionDrought | Water Infrastructure – GeneralAquatic and Marine Resources | Climate Change in Port Heiden, AK (p. 41) | |
| Identify lift stations and force mains that may be impacting raw water supply (e.g., force mains that transport sewage across lakes). | Water Pollution | Water Infrastructure – GeneralWater Infrastructure – Stormwater | Southeast | West Palm Beach, FL - Rethink Paradise: Sustainability Action Plan |
| Conduct or update an area-wide hydrological assessment to identify alternative water sources. Create a prioritized list of sources based on reliability and cost. Follow-up with a feasibility assessment | Water PollutionDrought | Water Infrastructure – Drinking Water | Climate Change in Port Heiden, AK (p. 43) | |
| Follow-up with a feasibility assessment for prioritized new water sources. | Water Pollution | Water Infrastructure – Drinking Water | Climate Change in Port Heiden, AK (p. 43) |
