Water supply security

Liisa Poussa; Tero Välisalo; Riitta Molarius; Henrik Huovila

Water supply security

Liisa Poussa^*
, Tero Välisalo
, Riitta Molarius
, Henrik Huovila

^*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Drinking water contamination, accidental or intentional, is one of the most formidable threat scenarios faced by developed countries. Drinking water distribution systems are often outdated, vast and complex, making them difficult to monitor and vulnerable to multiple threats. Contamination incidents cause public fear and anxiety in society and generate distrust in public infrastructure. It is therefore essential to detect harmful substances as early as possible in order to manage the contamination situation and minimize the effects.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Research highlights in safety and security
Editors	Veikko Rouhiainen
Place of Publication	Espoo
Publisher	VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland
Pages	86-87
ISBN (Electronic)	978-951-38-8130-6
ISBN (Print)	978-951-38-8129-0
Publication status	Published - 2013
MoE publication type	D2 Article in professional manuals or guides or professional information systems or text book material

Publication series

Series	VTT Research Highlights
Number	10
ISSN	2242-1173

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
SDG 13 Climate Action

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Research highlights in safety and security
Rouhiainen, V. (Editor), 2013, Espoo: VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland. 134 p. (VTT Research Highlights; No. 10).
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Water supply security

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