Drought response and recovery – a basic guide for water utilities

This guide provides practical solutions to help drinking water utilities respond to and recover from drought.

Drought response and recovery activities in this Guide cover:

• Staffing, Response Plans and Funding. Establish staffing and drought response teams; develop drought response plans; consider funding and financing options.
• Water Supply and Demand Management. Estimate quantity of current water supplies; develop ways to reduce water use; identify potential supplemental water supplies.
• Communication and Partnerships. Establish and communicate key messages to customers and stakeholders; develop partnerships.