美国陆军工程兵团（COE）是 越来越多地参与供水 规划决策。1958年《供水法》 授权COE与州和地方政府合作 提供供水水源的实体 以其建设的首要责任， 联邦导航的操作和修改 项目以及减少洪水损失。 近年来，水资源短缺加剧了全球变暖 COE水库对水的需求，推动 COE在供水方面的次要作用 前沿作者考察了佐治亚州和佛罗里达州- 阿拉巴马州就COE的水资源分配发生冲突， 以及供水决策的影响如何 范围可以超出当地，甚至区域规划 数量作者的结论是 更加了解COE的权限范围， 水供应商可以在以下方面做出明智的决定: 是否让COE参与当地供水 规划工作。包括15篇参考文献。

The US Army Corps of Engineers (COE) is becoming increasingly involved in water supply planning decisions. The Water Supply Act of 1958 authorizes the COE to partner with state and local entities to provide a water supply source in connection with its primary responsibilities of construction, operation, and modification of federal navigation projects as well as flood damage reduction. Water shortages in recent years have increased the demand for water from COE reservoirs, pushing the COE's secondary role of water supplier to the forefront. The author examines the Georgia-Florida- Alabama conflict over the COE's water allocation, and how the effects of water supply decisions can range beyond the local, or even regional, planning level. The author concludes that by becoming more aware of the scope of the COE's authority, water suppliers can make educated decisions about whether to involve the COE in local water supply planning efforts. Includes 15 references.