Connecticut Drought Preparedness and Response Plan
Connecticut Drought Preparedness and Response Plan

Author: Connecticut State Library

Publisher: BiblioGov

Published: 2013-06

Total Pages: 40

ISBN-13: 9781289092917

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The Connecticut State Library documents come from all branches of Connecticut government ranging across such topics as transportation, consumer affairs, environment, education, health, and corrections; in fact, any subject connected with government or public policy. Types of items included are annual reports, reports mandated by Public or Special Act, task force or commission reports, research or statistical reports, environmental impact statements, bulletins, newsletters and other serial titles

Drought Preparedness and Response
Drought Preparedness and Response

Author:

Publisher: American Water Works Association

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 85

ISBN-13: 1583218548

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Providing a reliable supply of water requires being prepared for water shortages of varying degree and duration. What can a municipal water supplier do to mitigate water shortages caused by drought? Preparing for drought and water shortages before they occur is the best defense. This manual will help water managers facing water shortages by illustrating how to employ tried-and-true strategies and tactics of drought mitigation, as well as new tools and methods. Managing water shortages involves temporarily reducing demand and finding alternate water to temporarily increase supply. There are options available to water managers to accomplish this. The manual provides a proven, seven-step process to anticipate and respond to water shortages through a structured planning process.

Drought Contingency Plan Mansfield Hollow Lake, Mansfield Hollow, Connecticut
Drought Contingency Plan Mansfield Hollow Lake, Mansfield Hollow, Connecticut

Author: CORPS OF ENGINEERS WALTHAM MA NEW ENGLAND DIV.

Publisher:

Published: 1983

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13:

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Report provides a drought contingency plan for Mansfield Hollow Lake that would be responsive to public needs during drought situations. This plan provides for a 90 percent chance of dependable water supply yield of about 5.8 cfs. (3.7 MGD) while maintaining downstream release of 15 cfs or permit encroachment on flood control storage to elevation 213 feet ngvd, providing a maximum emergency water supply reserve of about 3,480 acre-feet (1,134 million gallons).

Drought Contingency Plan, Black Rock Lake Thomaston, Connecticut; Housatonic River Basin, Naugatuck River Watershed
Drought Contingency Plan, Black Rock Lake Thomaston, Connecticut; Housatonic River Basin, Naugatuck River Watershed

Author: CORPS OF ENGINEERS WALTHAM MA NEW ENGLAND DIV.

Publisher:

Published: 1983

Total Pages: 28

ISBN-13:

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Report develops and sets forth a possible drought contingency plan of operation for Black Rock Lake that would be responsive to public needs during drought periods. Scope of plan includes description of existing water supply, conditions, reservoir storage, water quality evaluation, impacts on other projects and conclusions. This site can provide a maximum water supply reserve of about 500 acre-feet (163 million gallons).