Water Security

FTC&H is uniquely qualified to perform each of the three phases of security assessment, planning, and design. FTC&H personnel have been trained in the Risk Assessment Methodology for Water (RAM-W), asdeveloped by Sandia National Laboratories, and as supported by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and American Water Works Association (AWWA). FTC&H is also trained in other methodologies for performing vulnerability assessments (VAs) such that we can apply the most appropriate methodology to your water system.

VA Services

• Characterize Physical Site and Assess Existing Physical Security Systems
• Assess Existing Electronic Security Features
• Evaluate Existing SCADA System Security
• Evaluate Existing Security Procedures and Policies
• Perform RAM-W Methodology
• Perform RAM-W for Small and Medium Water Systems 
• Perform NRWA’s Security and Emergency Management System (SEMS) for VAs and Enforcement Response Plans (ERPs)

ERP Services

• Evaluate Existing Contingency Plan and/or ERP for Water Facilities
• Update Current Contingency Plan to an ERP and Incorporate Findings from VA
• Incorporate City and/or County Emergency Preparedness Procedures
• Assist with Table Top and/or Full-Scale Training Exercises

Security Enhancement Services

• Cost-effective Solutions for Physical and Electronic Security Systems
• Design, Bidding, and Construction Phase Engineering for Selected Improvements
• Design/Build Services