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For each primary
water source identified, you will want to develop an
initial reliability assessment. For those sources showing
signs of stress, a more in-depth assessment may be warranted.
Current Status of Source
- What is the ability of the source
to meet current water demands associated with agricultural,
industrial, residential, and ecosystem needs? Average
and peak demands?
- What has been the reliability of
available water quantity over the past 5, 10, and
50 years?
- What has been the reliability of
consistent water quality over the past 5, 10 and 50
years?
- What is the susceptibility of the
source to significant fluctuations in availability
of water due to weather events, such as drought, weather
patterns and trends, or other catastrophic events
over the past 5, 10, and 50 years?
- What is the condition of infrastructure,
such as storage, treatment plants, and transmission
pipelines?
- What is the financial status of
the municipal water supplier?
- What are the points of vulnerability
to accidental or intentional contamination?
Assessment
of Trends
- What is the likely ability of the
source to meet projected future water demands associated
with agricultural, industrial, residential, and ecosystem
needs?
- Is there a likelihood of increased
regulatory requirements?
- Does the manager of the source
have a high potential for funding to address infrastructure
improvements?
- What is the potential for disruption
due to jurisdictional, political, social, or cultural
disputes?
- Are there viable alternate freshwater
sources in the area?
Business Impacts on Source
- To what
degree does the business affect this source through
its water use or impacts?
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