[20050909]RS22248_水基础设施和供水的联邦灾难和紧急援助.pdf

Congressional Research Service The Library of CongressCRS Report for CongressReceived through the CRS WebOrder Code RS22248September 9, 2005Federal Disaster and Emergency Assistancefor Water Infrastructure Facilities and Suppliesname redacted and name redactedSpecialists in Environmental PolicyResources, Science, and Industry Divisionname redactedAnalyst in Environmental PolicyResources, Science, and Industry DivisionSummaryNatural and other disasters, such as Hurricane Katrina, can impair, contaminate, ordestroy public water systems, including treatment facilities and distribution systems.Costs of addressing such damage can be substantial, while the potential public healthand safety consequences of lost or impaired water supplies necessitate rapid responses.Natural and other disasters also can have calamitous impacts on other waterinfrastructure facilities, such as wastewater treatment plants and flood control systems.To help address such emergencies, Congress has authorized programs over the years thatcan provide emergency assistance to repair and restore drinking water, wastewater, andrelated water infrastructure systems and facilities. This report offers information onfederal p