Description
The Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC) seeks a qualified consultant to enhance its water‑quality surveillance and rapid‑response capabilities under the EPA’s Surveillance and Response System (SRS). The consultant will assess current systems, prioritize contaminants, evaluate monitoring technologies, develop and refine SOPs, and provide training and exercises for the Contamination Rapid Response Team. This effort aims to bolster preparedness against drinking‑water contamination events and improve overall response efficiency.
• Conduct technical review of online monitoring, complaint surveillance, laboratory confirmation, and consequence‑management processes.
• Perform contaminant risk assessments and recommend monitoring instrumentation.
• Develop or update SOPs and deliver training/exercise support for rapid‑response personnel.