Water Security
With
the passage of the Bioterrorism Act of 2002 (PL 107-188), water utilities
serving 3,300 people or more are required to conduct vulnerability
assessments (VAs), update emergency operation plans (EOPs), and perform
security enhancement planning/design.
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), as developed by Sandia National Laboratories, and
as supported by the U.S.
EPA and AWWA. FTC&H is also trained in other methodologies for
performing VAs so that we can apply the most appropriate methodology
to your water system.
VA Services
- Physical site characterization and investigation of existing physical
security systems
- Assessment of existing electronic security features
- Evaluation of
existing SCADA system security
- Evaluation of existing security procedures
and policies
- Identification of threats relevant to your facility
- Identification of critical assets
- Risk analysis and risk reduction planning
EOP Services
- Evaluation of existing contingency plan or emergency response plan
- Contingency/emergency response plan updates
- Implementation of recommendations from the VA
Security Enhancement Services
- Cost-effective solutions for physical and electronic security systems
- Design,
bidding, and construction phase engineering for selected improvements
- Design/build
services
