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Surviving the Johnstown, Pa., flood
Author(s) -
Rosenthal Meyer
Publication year - 1983
Publication title -
journal ‐ american water works association
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.466
H-Index - 74
eISSN - 1551-8833
pISSN - 0003-150X
DOI - 10.1002/j.1551-8833.1983.tb05174.x
Subject(s) - flood myth , potable water , water resource management , environmental science , environmental planning , environmental engineering , history , archaeology
The devastating 1977 flood in Johnstown, Pa., created havoc with the city's water system. From this experience, some recommendations emerged that could enable a water utility to respond more quickly to the need for supplying safe, potable water. Being prepared before sudden disaster strikes obviates many potential problems and increases ability to cope with inevitable damage.