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Tacoma Narrows Water System - Water System ID 867898
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Emergency Response Plan
Section 1 – System Information
Document basic system information. This should be readily available to system personnel, local emergency responders, repair contractors, and us.
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Basic description and location of system facilities For example: We have two wells of 180’ and 223’ depth. The wells pump through a pump house and disinfection facilities into two storage reservoirs, one at the north end and one at the south end of the system. |
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Population served and number of service connections |
People: 202 |
Connections: 19 |
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Person(s) responsible for maintaining and implementing the emergency plan At least two people should share this responsibility to ensure backup coverage. |
Name: Patrick Kongslie Title: Maintenance and Operations Manager
Backup: Jeremy Carnahan Title: WW Operations Supervisor |
Phone Number: Cell Number:
Phone Number: Cell Number: |
Section 2 – Chain of Command
Document lines of authority and responsibility. This will eliminate confusion and speed up emergency response time. The first step is to inform the person responsible for making key decisions. Put this person at the top of the list. Other responsibilities include:
- Notifying us
- Notifying system customers
- Assessing system facilities and operations in the field
- Making repairs or notifying an appropriate contractor
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Name and title |
Responsibilities during an emergency |
Contact numbers |
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Patrick Kongslie – Maintenance and Operations Manager |
Notify DOH, notify system customers |
253-254-9334 (cell) |
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Patrick Kongslie – Maintenance and Operations Manager |
Assess system facilities and operations in the field, coordinate repairs |
253-254-9334 (cell) |
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Patrick Kongslie – Maintenance and Operations Manager |
Make key decisions, authorize expenses |
253-254-9334 (cell) |
Section 3 – Emergency Reference List
List important parties to contact.
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Emergency contact |
Phone Number(s) |
Emergency contact |
Phone number(s) |
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Fire/Police/Medical |
911 |
Certified operator(s): |
253-254-9334 253-328-1093 |
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County emergency services on call staff |
253-798-7000 |
System engineer or engineering consultant: Pierce County Engineering? |
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County local health contact: TPCHD Drinking Water |
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Electrician: Pierce County D1 Electricians |
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Department of Ecology spill response |
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Electric utility: Peninsula Light |
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Water testing laboratory: |
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Pump service: Pierce County D1 Maintenance |
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Agency water quality contact: Steve Hulsman (DOH) |
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Excavation contractor: |
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Agency regional engineer: Carol Stuckey, P.E. |
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Call before you dig |
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Agency emergency after hours contact |
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Equipment rental |
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Other |
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Neighboring water system: One Point Fosdick |
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Section 4 – Emergency Notification
Identify how you will notify customers
The system notifies its customers as follows:Check all that apply. |
How does the system provide customers with system contact information?Check all that apply. |
☐ Phone Calls. Include phone list location:☐ Media release☐ Door to door☒ Other – Sandwich Board Signage |
☐ Billing☒ Newsletter☐ Other |
Emergency Notification (Priority customers)
If you have priority customers or serve vulnerable populations, maintain a list of these customers so you can notify them first. You should review and update this list annually.
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Does the system serve priority customers? Check all that apply. Include names and addresses. |
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Hospitals and clinics |
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Nursing homes |
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Schools |
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☒ Other |
Gig Harbor Fire and Medic One - Fire Station 52 - Pt. Fosdick |
Section 5 – Response Actions for Specific Events
Identify action to take in the following events. You may want to refer to your facilities map (Section 1.3) to help determine the effects of possible events and the best response action.
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Immediate actions to take (assess damage, contact us, contact repair service) |
Who should be notified (Us, customers, repair service, county) |
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Power outage |
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Water System Operator, Peninsula Light, Customers |
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Transmission or line break |
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Water System Operator, DOH, Customers, Fire Department, PC Risk Management |
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Chlorine treatment failure |
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Water System Operator, DOH, Customers |
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Source pump failure |
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Water System Operator, Customers |
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E. coli-MCL Violation |
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Water System Operator, DOH, Customers |
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Severe reduction or loss of water in source |
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Water System Operator, DOH, Customers, Fire Department |
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Flood |
System is not in a flood zone. |
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Earthquake |
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Water System Operator, DOH, Customers, Fire Department |
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Cyber Security Breach |
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Vandalism |
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Water System Operator
If fire protection systems are impaired customers need to be notified.
If boil water notice is required customers and DOH need to be notified. |
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Spills |
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Water System Operator, DOH, DOE |
Section 6 –Alternative Water Supplies
Identify alternative water supplies that may be available if your supply becomes unexpectedly disrupted or contaminated. Alternative supplies can include emergency sources and emergency interties. They can also include the temporary use of bottled water or tanker trucks.
Note: You must obtain our approval before putting any emergency source or alternative supply of water into service. Requirements for using and maintaining emergency drinking water are in Emergency drinking water sources 331-317 (PDF).
Emergency sources
List available emergency sources and existing emergency interties.
Water system does not have existing emergency interties. In an emergency situation, water would need to be trucked in or bottled water provided.
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Emergency source name |
WFI source number |
Maintained in operable condition? |
Availability How much water can be produced each day, how soon can it begin? |
Is the water safe for drinking? |
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Abandoned Well |
None |
No |
5-10 gpm |
Testing required before use |
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Short-term alternative supplies
List bottled water suppliers or tanker trucks that may be able to deliver bulk water in your area.
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Vendor or supplier |
Phone number |
Availability How much water can be delivered each day, how soon can it begin? |
Is the water safe for drinking? |
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Bottled Water Supplier |
Mountain Mist |
253-535-6447 |
TBD with event |
Yes |
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Bulk Water Delivery |
Water Buffalo Inc |
253-863-8883, 877-278-2669 |
4,000 gallons/truck, delivery schedule to be determined at time of need |
Yes |
Long-term potential alternative supplies
List any potential interties with an adjacent water system. Do not include existing interties.
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Water systems located within one- quarter mile |
Feasibility of connecting? |
Has any contact been made with this system? |
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Weatherwood Vista Water District Point Evans Water System One Point Fosdick Water Co. Sunnyview Terrace Association Point Fosdick Water Co.
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Technically feasible, but would require negotiations, legal agreements, and capitol investments. |
Not formally. |
Further action
- Share this or similar information with neighboring water systems and local emergency responders. Reaching out is the first step toward forming partnerships with those who may lend assistance during an emergency.
- Remain familiar with your emergency response plan by practicing it on a regular basis.
For more information
- Emergency Response Planning Guide for Public Drinking Water Systems 331-211 (PDF) includes instructions and templates water systems can use to produce their own emergency response plan.
- Truck Transportation: Emergency water supply for public use 331-063 (PDF) provides guidance for water systems that truck or receive potable water for the public during emergencies.
- Emergency Disinfection of Small Systems 331-242 (PDF) explains when emergency disinfection is needed and how to do it. Tables show how much chlorine bleach to use for disinfecting wells and storage reservoirs.
