Written by: Mississippi Water Resources Research Institute
Emergency Readiness for Water Utilities

In this episode of the Environmental Finance Center Network podcast, hosts Anthony Craven and Eric Williams are joined by Bill Moody of the Mississippi Department of Health’s Water Division and David DeWitt of Taylor Power Systems. Together, they share practical guidance for water utilities on emergency readiness, maintaining regulatory compliance and responding effectively during emergencies. Drawing on real-world experience, the conversation focuses on severe weather events, prolonged power outages, and steps utilities can take to prepare, respond, and recover while continuing to protect public health.

Additional Resources:

  1. EFCN – Emergency Response Planning Blog 
  2. EFCN – Keeping Wastewater Systems Running When Disaster Strikes Podcast Episode 
  3. United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Tools & Guidance – Emergency Response for Drinking Water and Wastewater Utilities