What happens in WVA Phase 2?

• A. Identify SMEs and review drawings, past WVA reports, sanitary surveys, and UEI/Capstone reports.
• B. Gather information by assessing water design, security, monitoring, wells, treatment, pumps, tanks, lines, and stored bottled water.
• C. Inspect distribution system for vulnerabilities.
• D. Compiling data from Phase 1 findings.

Answer: (B)

In WVA Phase 2, the focus is on gathering detailed, on-site information about the water system to understand how it’s designed and operated, and where vulnerabilities might lie. You collect data on the system’s design and security measures, how monitoring is set up, and the major physical components that keep water moving and safe—wells, water treatment facilities, pumps, storage tanks, and the distribution network, including any stored bottled water. This step builds a clear, real-world picture of how the system functions and where weaknesses could affect safety, which is essential for the later analysis of risk and prioritization of improvements.

This is broader than simply identifying SMEs and reviewing documents (that’s more planning and document review) and broader than inspecting only the distribution system (which is just part of the assessment). It also isn’t about compiling Phase 1 data again, but about actively collecting and confirming information to characterize the system in depth.