Summary
This book provides a much-needed look at the vulnerabilities and security of American water sources. Written as a result of 9/11 and in response to the critical needs of water/wastewater plant managers, plant engineers, design engineers, and utility managers, it addresses the need to incorporate security upgrades in existing facility systems and careful planning in all new construction sites.
Contents
Introduction. – 1. Water/wastewater infrastructure. – 2. Homeland security strategy: water/wastewater. – 3. Security philosophy: know thine enemy. – 4. Vulnerability assessment. – 5. Drinking water contamination threats and incidents. – 6. Cyber security: SCADA. – 7. Emergency response. – 8. Security techniques and hardware. – 9. A changed nation. – 10. Safety requirements of sections 1433, 1434, and 1435 of the ‘Safe Drinking Water Act’.