Understanding Water and
Terrorism
Is our water supply at risk?
Our water supply systems were
identified as one of the eight critical infrastructure systems in Presidential
Decision Directive 63, issues in May, 1998. Since the terrorist attacks of
September 11, 2001, the following questions are of concern to all of
us.
- How vulnerable is our
water supply?
- What kind of attack
can be made? By whom?
- How can we protect
against attack?
- If attacked, how can
we respond?
This book gives a complete overview
necessary for understanding these complex questions. It provides
information in a clear, organized and straightforward manner. The
information is presented in a way that is understandable to everyone.
This book explains in easy to
understand language:
- Water as a
Weapon
- Terrorism
- The
Terrorists
- Homeland
Security
- The Responders and
Responding Agencies
- Countering Terrorism
of Water Supplies
- Being
Prepared
- Bioterrorism
Act
- USA Patriot
Act
- EPA Instructions to
Community Water Systems
Edition: 2003, Softbound, 210
pp. ISBN 1-893478-07-6 |