Emergency Plan - Grand Strand Water and Sewer Authority

INCIDENT SUPPORT FUNCTION 12
(ISF-12)
WASTEWATER COLLECTIONS
Wastewater Collections
PRIMARY:
SUPPORT:
Wastewater Collections
Technical Services
Taps & Repairs
Engineering
Agricultural Operations
2.2.37. INTRODUCTION
For the purposes of this ISF, Wastewater Collections refers to maintaining and operating the
network of gravity pipelines and mains, valves, manholes, wet wells, pump stations, and force
mains, which collect raw wastewater throughout the GSWSA system and bring it to the
wastewater treatment plants.
2.2.38. MISSION
To collect raw wastewater throughout the GSWSA service area and bring it to the wastewater
treatment plants without spillage or overflows.
2.2.39. CONCEPT of OPERATIONS
The Wastewater Collections Department has overall responsibility for the Wastewater Collections
function.
2.2.40. RESPONSIBILITIES
Preparedness / Mitigation
Ensure all primary and support personnel are familiar with their duties and responsibilities under
this plan.
Coordinate with potential support departments, to pre-plan tentative roles and responsibilities.
Response
Obtain briefing and receive instructions from appropriate Incident Command Staff.
Determine the potential impact of the incident on the wastewater pump stations, and coordinate
with ISF-13, Electrical & Emergency Power, for electrical and/or emergency generator needs.
Determine the potential impact of the incident on the wastewater collection system gravity
lines/mains, manholes, and force mains.
Assist Incident Command Staff in developing coordinated strategies and action plans regarding
the wastewater collection system.
Grand Strand Water & Sewer Authority 54 CONFIDENTIAL MATERIALS
Emergency Management Plan SECURITY SENSITIVE
June 7, 2013 NOT FOR PUBLIC DISCLOSURE