Much of the guidance issued to the water community
on chlorine security has been limited to consideration
of chlorine within its immediate control, i.e., chlorine
already on site or chlorine as it is being delivered
to the utility gate. However, a much more significant
risk represented by chlorine is its diversion en route.
Although it is true that the vendor has primary responsibility
for the chemical's security during transport, the
author argues that it is particularly incumbent on the
water sector to proactively enhance chlorine security,
given that more than 90% of the deliveries of chlorine
gas are made to water and wastewater facilities.
The article proposes two measures representing
minimal cost and effort that the water community
could adopt to reduce chlorine vulnerability during
transport. First, require chlorine vendors to demonstrate
implementation of The Chlorine Institute's
security management plan. Second, schedule specific
delivery times with the chlorine supplier that if
missed, would trigger notification of law enforcement
authorities. Includes 15 references.
| Edition : | Vol. 101 - No. 1 |
| File Size : | 1
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| Note : | This product is unavailable in Ukraine, Russia, Belarus |
| Number of Pages : | 4 |
| Published : | 01/01/2009 |
