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Volcano #2 Proposed Action Item: Alignment with Plan Goals: Goal 2, 4 Evaluate capability of water treatment plants, including wells, to deal with high turbidity from ash falls and upgrade treatment facilities and emergency response plans to deal with ash falls. Rationale for Proposed Action Item: Ash fall events have the potential to cause high water turbidity and operational problems at water treatment facilities. Upgrading water treatment facilities’ ability to respond to ash fall events can help reduce the disruption to services that an ash fall event may cause. The Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 requires communities to identify actions and projects that reduce the effects of hazards on both new and existing buildings and infrastructure [201.6(c)(3)(ii)]. Upgrading treatment facilities to deal with the high turbidity of the water caused by ash fall events will help the county mitigate its risk to ash falls, and reduce the disruption in services that an ash fall event may cause. Ideas for Implementation: Examine the current capabilities of water treatment plants to deal with high turbidity from ash fall events. Identify ways to upgrade the capabilities of the water treatment plants to respond to ash fall events. Determine feasibility and costs associated with implementing identified improvements and upgrades. Seek alternative sources of water supply not vulnerable to ash falls Coordinating Organization: Eugene Water and Electric Board, Springfield Utility Board Internal Partners: External Partners: Eugene/Springfield Public Works DOGAMI, DEQ, Oregon Department of Human Services (Oregon Healthy Drinking Water Program) Timeline:If available, estimated cost: Short Term ()Long Term (2-4 or more years) 0-2 years 2 year Form Submitted by: Eugene and Springfield Steering Committees Action Item Status: Continued action item from 2004 plan.