Abstract
California was affected by a number of earthquakes and disasters that affected water supply systems in the 20th century. Lessons learnt from these experiences led to engineering developments and emergency planning, which have improved water system reliability in recent earthquake events. Conscientious engineering has improved system reliability by design. The use of redundancy, spare and substitute structures enables quick repair, if possible, while providing alternative options for system operation. Well‐conceived emergency planning standardization imposed by the government has improved inter‐agency co‐ordination for more effective response. Voluntary planning and response partnerships also improved overall response capabilities of agencies experiencing significant damage to their systems.
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