Flint water crisis: Drinking water training for disaster risk reduction
Online
- English
This online training examines the Flint Water Crisis as a case study in technological and infrastructure-related disaster risk in public water systems.
The session focuses on how failures in corrosion control, regulatory oversight, and system management contributed to widespread lead contamination and public health impacts. It translates these lessons into practical approaches that can be applied to reduce risk in drinking water systems.
Disaster risk reduction objectives
- Strengthen understanding of infrastructure-related hazards in drinking water systems
- Improve early identification of contamination risks and system failures
- Support preparedness for water quality emergencies
- Enhance governance, compliance, and accountability mechanisms
Key topics include
- Lead contamination and corrosion control treatment
- Safe Drinking Water Act compliance and enforcement
- Early warning signs and risk detection
- Public health impacts, including Legionella and waterborne disease
- Institutional response and lessons learned
Target audience
Regulators, public water system operators, government agencies, and emergency management professionals responsible for drinking water safety and public health protection.
Registration
This training is open to the public. It is a paid training event and advance registration is required. Access details are provided on the event page.