The reality of the post-September 11 situation forces the operators of water supply systems
through the world to examine the security and safety of their systems its vulnerability to
intentional interference and sabotage with respect to quantity and quality of potable water. In
assessing system vulnerability there is an urgent need to develop emergency response plans
providing ways and means for alternative water supply at the moment of system operation
disruption and system remediation and recovery after the attack. Security of Water Supply
Systems: from Source to Tap presents the state-of-the art with a view to the future
conclusions from past experiences are highlighted and future developments are suggested in the
field of drinking water safety. TOC:Preface. Acknowledgement. Management of Water Supply
Systems in Slovenia and its Integration on the State Regional and Local Level. Failure
Mechanisms and Monitoring Methodologies Pertinent for Detection of Exposure Risks in Water
Distribution Network. Monitoring of Organic Micro Contaminants in Drinking Water Using a
Submersible UV VIS Spectrophotometer. Expected Development in the Supply and Distribution of
Drinking Water in Czech Republic. Use of Distribution System Water Quality Models in Support of
Water Security. Vulnerability of Water Distribution Systems to Leakage. Real Time Analysis for
Early Warning Systems. Mathematical Model as a Tool to Ensure High Quality of Drinking Water in
a Distribution System. An Integrated Water Quality Security System for Emergency Response.
Evaluation and Monitoring of Snow Cover Water Resources in Carpathian Basins Using Geographic
Information. Development of a Complex System for Pipeline Design in Slovakia. Water Resources
of the Crisuri River Basin - Quality and Security. Security of Water Supply and Sewerage
Systems in Slovakia - Present State. Risk Analysis of Water Distribution Systems.
