All people, both mission critical and the general population, are potential targets of aggressors using chemical, biological, and radiological (CBR) agents. The contamination or loss of safe potable water could potentially cause the greatest damage to human health and a major disruption to the lives of those dependent on it. Hence, potable water is the most significant of the utilities. CBR agent detection through the use of sensor blankets, identification using extensive databases, and elimination via countermeasures are of the utmost importance in securing the safety of our water supply. This article summarizes: CBR threats, design priorities for protection, treatment methods, and response strategies. It also summarizes recent research in development of new control systems and test apparatus to assist in modeling fate and transport of CBR agents.

Subject
Chemical compounds, Buildings, Test methods, Water, Sensors, Materials, Ions, Contamination, Modeling, Ozone, Chlorine, Potable water, Water treatment facilities
Keywords:
Waterborne Threat, Chemical, Biological
Government work published by the Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP) with permission of the author(s). Positions and opinions advanced in this work are those of the author(s) and not necessarily those of AMPP. Responsibility for the content of the work lies solely with the author(s).
2004
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