Section 8607.2 Of Article 9.5. Disaster Preparedness From California Government Code >> Division 1. >> Title 2. >> Chapter 7. >> Article 9.5.
8607.2
. (a) All public water systems, as defined in subdivision (f)
of Section 116275 of the Health and Safety Code, with 10,000 or more
service connections shall review and revise their disaster
preparedness plans in conjunction with related agencies, including,
but not limited to, local fire departments and the Office of
Emergency Services to ensure that the plans are sufficient to address
possible disaster scenarios. These plans should examine and review
pumping station and distribution facility operations during an
emergency, water pressure at both pumping stations and hydrants, and
whether there is sufficient water reserve levels and alternative
emergency power, including, but not limited to, onsite backup
generators and portable generators.
(b) All public water systems, as defined in subdivision (f) of
Section 116275 of the Health and Safety Code, with 10,000 or more
service connections following a declared state of emergency shall
furnish an assessment of their emergency response and recommendations
to the Legislature within six months after each disaster, as well as
implementing the recommendations in a timely manner.
(c) The Office of Emergency Services shall establish appropriate
and insofar as practical, emergency response and recovery plans,
including mutual aid plans, in coordination with public water
systems, as defined in subdivision (f) of Section 116275 of the
Health and Safety Code, with 10,000 or more service connections.