To help water suppliers implement safeguards for their water supplies and protect customers from terrorist attacks, a geologist and current board member for the Lookout Mountain Water District near Golden, Colo., has published the “Practical Guide to Water and Terrorism.” In the 160-page book, H. Court Young explains how to develop a system-wide Vulnerability Assessment and Emergency Response Plan and provides resources for more information about homeland security. Chapters include descriptions of water infrastructure in the United States, guidelines for water suppliers, and common chemical and biological agents. To order the $14.95 softcover book, contact Burg Young Publishing toll free at (866) 411-5669.