1. Copyright © 2009 International Water Association Welcome and global update of WSP implementation Tom Williams Programme Officer, International Water Association

2. Copyright © 2009 International Water Association Workshop overview WSP Basics: where and how to begin? Ensuring your WSP is up-to-date Benefits of WSP implementation International distance learning programme for WSPs WSP assessment tool WSP research gaps and priorities

3. Consumer system Distribution system Water resources & sources Treatment Up to 24 hours later Traditional approaches are inadequate

4. Framework for safe drinking water

5. WSP steps

6. Preventative, risk-based approach to managing water supplies Catchment-to-consumer risk assessment and management Water utilities pivotal in the implementation of WSPs WSP implementation is iterative WSP principles

7. Theory to best practice in 6 years ~ 2003 HACCP principles applied (Iceland, Australia) 2004 WSPs included in WHO GDWQ & IWA Bonn Charter 2007 WSPs part of E&W legislation 2004-2006 Implementation of WSPs (Uganda, Portugal, Brazil, China) Improved compliance (Iceland) Reduced OPEX (Portugal) Health impact (Germany) Targeted CAPEX (United Kingdom) 2009 WSP auditing (NZ, Australia, UK) 2010 ~ Mainstreamed, utilities, regulators, banks

8. Copyright © 2009 International Water Association Resources Water Safety Plan Manual Step-by-step guidance for WSP implementation – tips, tools and case studies

9. Copyright © 2009 International Water Association Resources Water Safety Portal (www.wsportal.org) Tools, case studies and other resources to support WSP implementation

10. Copyright © 2009 International Water Association Resources Road-Map to Support Country-Level WSP implementation Key steps for commencing and scaling-up WSP implementation

11. Copyright © 2009 International Water Association Resources WSP Quality Assurance Tool Assess the completeness and effectiveness of WSPs

12. Copyright © 2009 International Water Association Morning session (1) Tips to Help Implement Water Safety Plans And Keep Them Current Richard Walker, Water Corporation, Australia Benefits of WSP implementation Rui Sancho, Aguas do Algarve, Portugal Group therapy for WSP implementation Panelists with practical experience of WSP implementation take ‘troubleshooting’ questions from the audience Richard Walker, Rui Sancho, Christopher Kanyesigye

13. Copyright © 2009 International Water Association Morning session (2) Assessing WSPs: A new international tool Jennifer De France, NSF / WHO Collaborating centre Application of the WSP assessment tool Christopher Kanyesigye, NWSC, Uganda Application of WSP assessment tool in Asia Bonifacio Magtibay, WPRO / WHO Discussion on WSP assessment tool A new distance learning programme for WSPs Jamie Bartram, University of North Carolina, United States

14. Copyright © 2009 International Water Association Lunchtime (13.00-13.50) Practical tools for WSP implementation Phillip de Souza, South Africa

15. Copyright © 2009 International Water Association Afternoon session Facilitated discussion on WSP research needs and priorities moderated by Jamie Bartram Output Thursday plenary session Knowledge gaps and research priorities for water safety Operation and maintenance for safe water How to better manage water supplies in communities that are resource-limited, small and/or remote Output