1 Scope
This document provides guidelines for alternative water service (AWS) provision during a crisis for the ongoing operation of essential facilities.
This document addresses:
This document is not applicable to:
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— planned water supply interruptions forming part of the drinking water utility's normal
operations;
NOTE However, many of the principles and methods described can be appropriate in such circumstances.
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— water supplied to temporary settlements, such as refugee camps;
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— the development and implementation of a crisis management system for water service,
which is covered by ISO 24518[1] and ISO/TS 24520,[2] or the development and implementation of AWS provision during a crisis for private users, which is covered by ISO 24527.[3]