Case Study Highlights the Joint Water Commission
In the May 2022 American Water Works Association Journal, the June 2021 chlorine disruption that affected the region – including the Joint Water Commission (JWC) Water Treatment Plant – was featured as a case study. The study detailed:
- Current supply chain disruptions to the water industry during COVID-19.
- How three different US water suppliers – including the JWC – were successful in mitigating the disruptions.
- The proactive actions taken by the JWC to mitigate the chlorine shortage, and insights to benefit the broader water industry.
The chlorine disruption was caused by an equipment failure at a chlorine manufacturing facility on the West Coast and created a shortage for west coast and Oregon utilities. Chlorination disinfects drinking water and treats wastewater. Throughout this incident, the JWC Water Treatment Plant continued to treat water effectively and safely, all while ensuring that the water served to customers remained safe to drink and use.