AWWA Offers Free Webcast To Introduce J100 Standard And eLearning Course: 'Risk & Resilience Management Of Water & Wastewater Systems'
On Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010, the American Water Works Association (AWWA) will host a webcast to introduce the J100 Risk Analysis and Management for Critical Asset Protection (RAMCAP) Standard and corresponding eLearning program, "Risk & Resilience Management of Water & Wastewater Systems."
As part of the nation's critical infrastructure, water and wastewater utilities must be prepared for all hazards as they can significantly affect a utility's ability to maintain its mission to protect public health and the environment. Bearing this in mind, AWWA and (ASME-ITI) have developed the first voluntary consensus standard encompassing an all-hazards risk and resilience management process for use specifically by water and wastewater utilities. The standard received final clearance from the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) in May 2010 and became effective July 1, 2010.
There are three key upgrades in the RAMCAP methodology that differentiate it from earlier methodologies that may have been applied in the water sector:
- RAMCAP provides guidance for calculating the Probability of Attack in a more granular fashion in that it is not assumed to be 100% or 1.
- RAMCAP provides guidance for calculating the probability of a specific natural hazard occurring at a given utility (i.e., earthquake, tornado, and hurricane).
- RAMCAP provides guidance for calculating asset and utility resilience.
During the complimentary webcast, participants will learn the purpose and scope of the J100 Standard and the benefits of the "Risk and Resilience Management of Water and Wastewater Systems" eLearning course. Kevin M. Morley, Security & Preparedness Program Manager for the American Water Works Association, will present.
For more information on webcasts and registration details, go to www.awwa.org/Education/webcasts. The J100 RAMCAP Standard is available in the AWWA Bookstore at http://www.awwa.org/bookstore.
About American Water Works Association
AWWA is the authoritative resource for knowledge, information, and advocacy to improve the quality and supply of water in North America and beyond. AWWA is the largest organization of water professionals in the world. AWWA advances public health, safety and welfare by uniting the efforts of the full spectrum of the entire water community. Through our collective strength we become better stewards of water for the greatest good of the people and the environment.
SOURCE: American Water Works Association