July 15, 2002—Protecting and utilizing ground water resources at times of crisis was the focus of the National Ground Water Association (NGWA) conference, co-sponsored by Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and others.
Some of the educational tracts offered at the conference included, “Assessing the Threats and Vulnerabilities of Weapons of Mass Destruction to Drinking Water Sources;” “Vulnerability of Distribution Systems and Early Warning Methods,” and “Anthrax and Other Animal Pathogens That Have Potential for Bioterrorists.”
Results of a FEMA/NGWA study on disinfecting wells after flooding was also presented.
“Ground water has often been called a ‘hidden resource,’ as it is sometimes overlooked as a solution to water quality and water security challenges in the U.S.,” says Kevin McCray, executive director, NGWA. “NGWA’s mission is to provide members, government and the public with the scientific knowledge and economic guidance necessary to responsibly develop, protect and manage the world’s ground water resources.”
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