Intentional contamination of water distribution networks: developing indicators for sensitivity and vulnerability assessments.
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| Title: | Intentional contamination of water distribution networks: developing indicators for sensitivity and vulnerability assessments. |
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| Authors: | Nafi, Amir1, Crastes, Eric1, Sadiq, Rehan2, Gilbert, Denis3, Piller, Olivier3 |
| Source: | Stochastic Environmental Research & Risk Assessment. Feb2018, Vol. 32 Issue 2, p527-544. 18p. |
| Subjects: | Contamination of drinking water, Backtrack programming, Water distribution, Fuzzy logic, Risk assessment, Charts, diagrams, etc. |
| Abstract: | Performing a comprehensive risk analysis is primordial to ensure a reliable and sustainable water supply. Though the general framework of risk analysis is well established, specific adaptation seems needed for systems such as water distribution networks (WDN). Understanding of vulnerabilities of WDN against deliberate contamination and consumers’ sensitivity against contaminated water use is very vital to inform decision-maker. This paper presents an innovative step-by-step methodology for developing comprehensive indicators to perform sensitivity, vulnerability and criticality analyses in case of absence of early warning system (EWS). The assessment and the aggregation of these indicators with specific fuzzy operators allow identifying the most critical points in a WDN. Intentional intrusion of contaminants at these points can potentially harm both the consumers as well as water infrastructure. The implementation of the developed methodology has been demonstrated through a case study of a French WDN unequipped with sensors. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Abstract: | Performing a comprehensive risk analysis is primordial to ensure a reliable and sustainable water supply. Though the general framework of risk analysis is well established, specific adaptation seems needed for systems such as water distribution networks (WDN). Understanding of vulnerabilities of WDN against deliberate contamination and consumers’ sensitivity against contaminated water use is very vital to inform decision-maker. This paper presents an innovative step-by-step methodology for developing comprehensive indicators to perform sensitivity, vulnerability and criticality analyses in case of absence of early warning system (EWS). The assessment and the aggregation of these indicators with specific fuzzy operators allow identifying the most critical points in a WDN. Intentional intrusion of contaminants at these points can potentially harm both the consumers as well as water infrastructure. The implementation of the developed methodology has been demonstrated through a case study of a French WDN unequipped with sensors. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 14363240 |
| DOI: | 10.1007/s00477-017-1415-y |
