Sec. 6-11. - Designation and responsibilities of water supply and sanitation officers.

(a)

The sewer commissioners of the town are designated the water supply and sanitation officers for civil defense.

(b)

The water supply and sanitation officers will be responsible for recruiting, training, and equipping volunteers for operations during emergencies and civil defense activities.

(c)

The water supply and sanitation officers will be responsible for the security, maintenance and inventory of all civil defense equipment and materials assigned to the water supply and sanitation department.

(d)

The water supply and sanitation officers shall also be responsible for the following:

(1)

To plan and implement a program for the distribution of safe drinking water during emergencies and following a nuclear attack.

(2)

To plan and implement a program for waste disposal and for maintaining a safe degree of sanitation during emergencies and following a nuclear attack.

(3)

To coordinate with engineering services and medical health services in those areas where functions overlap.

(Code 1967, § 8-11)