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Emergency Operations Plan Development for Water Systems
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The district lacks a documented Emergency Operations Plan, a mandated requirement for water systems, leaving critical infrastructure without a formal response framework. The recent Winter Storm Fern incident exposed real operational vulnerabilities from this gap, elevating both compliance risk and public safety exposure.
The opportunity
With FY 2026 budget activity underway and capital outlay discussions already in motion, a near-term funding path exists to address this mandated gap. Acting now reduces compliance liability, strengthens infrastructure resilience, and positions the district to pursue FEMA and state preparedness funding aligned with documented operational needs.
FEMA grants
Discuss this project →Mass Notification System Implementation for Water Utility Emergency Preparedness
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The district's mass notification system status is unknown, leaving a critical gap in emergency communications with no reliable way to alert staff or residents during incidents like Winter Storm Fern. Combined with the absence of a documented Emergency Operations Plan — a compliance mandate for water systems — the district faces significant operational and regulatory exposure.
The opportunity
With no incumbent system in place, the district can implement a right-sized solution without displacement costs or legacy constraints. Active capital planning discussions and alignment with broader infrastructure resilience priorities create a viable funding path, making this an actionable priority within the current fiscal cycle.
FEMA grants
Discuss this project →Water Plant Power Resiliency & Generator Procurement
Infrastructure Resilience · Emergency Management
High Priority
About this project
The water plant faces recurring power outages with no fixed backup generation in place, creating a high-urgency operational and public safety risk. The absence of a formal Emergency Operations Plan for the water system compounds this exposure, leaving the district vulnerable during severe weather events like Winter Storm Fern.
The opportunity
With FY 2026 budget certified and a FEMA generator grant actively being pursued — with capital outlay as a fallback — the funding path is defined and near-term procurement is viable. Acting now reduces service disruption risk, advances compliance with water system EOP mandates, and positions the district ahead of the next severe weather season.
FEMA generator grant
Discuss this project →Utility Cybersecurity Compliance Before 2026 Deadline
Cybersecurity Compliance · Utility Infrastructure
High Priority
About this project
Tennessee utility regulations mandate a formal cybersecurity plan, and no plan is currently in place — creating direct regulatory exposure ahead of the 2026 compliance deadline. Without action, the district faces significant non-compliance risk to its operational continuity and public service obligations.
The opportunity
The 2026 deadline makes this a non-discretionary priority, and the absence of any incumbent solution means procurement can move without displacement complexity. Addressing this now allows the district to align implementation with the current budget cycle and avoid last-minute compliance risk.
Web Accessibility & Digital Portal Compliance
Web Accessibility · Digital Equity & Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The district currently has no documented evidence of compliance with WCAG 2.1 Level AA web accessibility standards, despite a mandated 2027/2028 deadline. This gap creates legal exposure and restricts equitable public access to digital services for residents with disabilities.
The opportunity
Beginning remediation now—ahead of the compliance deadline—allows the district to phase work across budget cycles and avoid costly emergency corrections later. Proactive action reduces legal risk, demonstrates public accountability, and positions the district to align efforts with upcoming FY planning windows.