Drought Workshop for Connecticut's Small Water Utilities

This free workshop is an opportunity for Connecticut’s small water utilities to share challenges, solutions and lessons learned in drought response and water loss control. The workshop provides tools and resources that utilities can use to assess and control water loss and mitigate against drought impacts on water supply. Participants will have the opportunity to identify practical actions that drinking water utilities can take to advance effective drought response and water loss control in their communities.

This workshop will specifically include:

• An overview of the current drought monitoring and response resources for small water utilities
• An introduction to EPA’s Drought Response and Recovery: A Basic Guide for Water Utilities
• An introduction for creating a drought response plan
• An introduction to water loss control resources

Who Should Attend?

• Small drinking water utility operators, managers, and owners
• Technical assistance providers
• Water sector associations
• Local, state, and federal government agencies

This workshop is sponsored by Connecticut Department of Public Health, Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, Connecticut Office of Policy and Management, Connecticut Water Planning Council, Atlantic States Rural Water & Wastewater Association, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).