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    Wastewater Systems Security

    Anticipating problems can prevent them. In an emergency, first responders will come to help. Eighty percent of Wisconsin's fire departments are staffed with volunteers. Protecting their safety by planning ahead is important. Chain-of-command…

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    Vulnerability Assessments

    Vulnerability Assessments are a good way to determine what types of security measures meet each wastewater system's needs. Vulnerabilities may consist of flaws in security procedures, software, internal system controls, transmission of data, or the…

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    Plan Review Procedures for Large Septage Storage Facilities

    In accordance with s. NR 113.12, Wis. Adm. Code, the use of a septage storage facility with a total storage capacity greater than 50,000 gallons requires a DNR plan approval to ensure compliance with ch. NR 110, Wis. Adm. Code. A WPDES (Wisconsin…

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    Security training and education

    The U.S. EPA sponsors workshops on using the VSAT™ (Vulnerability Self-Assessment Tool) computer software program through the Water Environment Federation [exit DNR]. These workshops are free, and wastewater operators who live more than 100 miles…

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    Brochures, technical articles and other resources for wastewater systems security

    Brochures Fifteen Ways to Secure Your Municipal Wastewater Treatment Construction Project 10 Steps to Maintain Critical Wastewater Services and Protect Public Health in an Emergency Wastewater Systems Security: Vandalism Prevention Design…

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    Security Measures

    Vulnerability Assessments help identify and prioritize the best security measures for each wastewater system. Physical wastewater security measures include:

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    Legislative history

    No federal or state regulations currently exist that require wastewater treatment plants to conduct a vulnerability assessment. The DNR encourages municipalities to voluntarily complete a vulnerability assessment for the following reasons:

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    Clean Water Fund Program eligibility for security equipment

    Are you planning a wastewater treatment plant modification or major upgrade? If so, consider planning for the future by including security measures as part of your construction project. The most cost-effective time to install security equipment is…

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    Emergency Response Plans

    Wastewater utilities are required to develop emergency response protocols for spill reporting under ch. 292, Wis. Stats. An Emergency Response Plan (ERP) is a comprehensive document that accounts for actions that occur before, during and after…

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    SCADA systems and security equipment alarms

    Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems can integrate data from motion sensors, security lights, window/door alarms, surveillance cameras and other security equipment alarms. Should you program your SCADA system to monitor and…

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