Risk Strategy Group conducts on-site physical security assessments for water treatment facilities, distribution systems, and wastewater plants — benchmarked against America’s Water Infrastructure Act (AWIA 2018) requirements.
AWIA requires water systems to assess their risk and resilience. RSG conducts the physical security component of that assessment, identifies your vulnerabilities, and delivers a documented remediation roadmap your team can act on before the next required review cycle.
On-site evaluation of the facility’s physical security posture — perimeter fencing, access control, surveillance coverage, lighting, vehicle barriers, and critical area protections — documented against AWIA Risk and Resilience Assessment requirements.
Treatment Plants · Pump Stations · Distribution InfrastructureRSG addresses the physical security components of the federally required Risk and Resilience Assessment (RRA) under AWIA Section 2013 — covering perimeter integrity, access control, monitoring, and physical vulnerability identification.
AWIA §2013 Aligned · EPA RRA FrameworkAWIA requires utilities to develop and maintain an Emergency Response Plan. RSG can develop a new ERP or review and update an existing one — covering physical security incidents, access control failures, and threat response protocols.
AWIA Requirement · FEMA Aligned · ICS CompatibleWater and wastewater facilities store hazardous chemicals — chlorine, ammonia, fluoride. RSG consultants hold HAZWOPER certification and SCBA Level B qualification, enabling direct assessment of chemical storage areas that most security consultants cannot safely enter.
HAZWOPER Certified · SCBA Level B · Restricted Area QualifiedReview of current access control methods, perimeter configurations, visitor and contractor management procedures, and monitoring coverage — with specific recommendations for treatment plants, pump stations, and remote distribution assets.
Multi-Site Capable · Remote Asset AssessmentThe primary deliverable. A written assessment report with prioritized findings, risk ratings, and a step-by-step remediation sequence. Formatted for both operational staff and board-level review. Supports documentation requirements for AWIA certification.
Board-Ready · AWIA Documentation SupportFour steps from first call to a remediation roadmap your team can act on — with optional ERP development to complete your AWIA requirements.
RSG reviews the system size, population served, AWIA tier classification, number of facilities, existing security posture, and compliance timeline.
RSG consultants conduct a structured physical security survey benchmarked against AWIA RRA requirements across all relevant facilities.
Written report documenting every physical security gap, its risk level, and a prioritized remediation sequence your team can act on.
Optional: RSG develops or updates your Emergency Response Plan to satisfy the AWIA ERP requirement alongside the physical security assessment.
Optional Add-OnRSG conducts the physical security assessment your utility needs to satisfy AWIA requirements. We are not an EPA-authorized certifying entity — we prepare your facility and documentation so you can certify with confidence.
| RSG Can Help With | Outside Our Scope |
|---|---|
| ✓ Physical security site assessments | ✕ Official AWIA RRA certification or EPA submission |
| ✓ AWIA RRA physical security components | ✕ Cybersecurity or SCADA/ICS system assessments |
| ✓ Perimeter and access control evaluation | ✕ Water quality testing or treatment operations |
| ✓ Chemical storage area security review | ✕ Financial infrastructure assessment |
| ✓ Emergency Response Plan development | |
| ✓ Written findings and remediation roadmap | |
| ✓ Multi-site assessments (treatment plants, pump stations, remote assets) | |
| ✓ Personnel security awareness training |
RSG’s consultants hold critical infrastructure, hazardous materials, and emergency management credentials that directly apply to water and wastewater facility assessments — including certifications that qualify them to work in chemical storage areas most consultants cannot access.
Cody has over 20 years of experience in federal law enforcement, physical security, and training. As a former federal agent, he conducted national-level training on IED recognition and response, managed threat programs across multiple states, and served in executive protection roles including a presidential detail. During his federal career he held HAZWOPER certification and SCBA Level B qualification — directly applicable to chemical storage areas in water and wastewater facilities. He has worked with more than 20 Fortune 500 companies, as well as government agencies, schools, and critical infrastructure clients across the country. Holds a Master of Science in Criminal Justice from Tarleton State University.
Dace has over 17 years in law enforcement, with experience at a nationally recognized major metropolitan police department where he served as a SWAT Sniper before being promoted to Sergeant. As a supervisor, he led a crime prevention unit that conducted hundreds of physical security assessments annually across government, commercial, and industrial facilities. He maintains active law enforcement credentials and brings extensive background in critical infrastructure protection, Emergency Operations Plan development, and multi-site assessment programs. He led security planning for nationally significant events including the Super Bowl and World Series. Holds a Ph.D. in Theological Studies and a TCOLE Master Peace Officer certification.
Water infrastructure is a designated federal critical infrastructure sector and an increasingly targeted threat environment. RSG assesses your physical security posture, documents what needs to change, and delivers a remediation roadmap — so your utility is ready before the next required review cycle.