Risk Management in the Water Industry

Zemanova, Zuzana; Krocova, Sarka; Sirotiak, Patrik

doi:10.3390/engproc2023057020

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“…Risk analysis methods used in water supply systems are discussed, for example, in the study by Kombo Mpindou et al [14]. In our study, we decided to use the FMEA method for risk analysis, as FMEA (failure mode and effect analysis) is one of the most widely used methods of expert analysis [12,14]. It is a structured reliability analysis, identifying potential system failures and their causes and consequences.…”

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“…Risks must not only be correctly identified (including field investigations) but also correctly assessed. Different methods can be used for risk assessment; however, it is essential that the method used provides results in a form that will present the character of the risk and how to address it [12]. Proposed measures to reduce or eliminate risks must then be realistic and achievable.…”

Section: Safety and Availability Of Drinking Water Supplymentioning

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Operation of Water Supply Systems in the Czech Republic—Risk Analysis

Caithamlová,

Kročová,

Mariňáková

2024

Applied Sciences

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A reliable supply of quality drinking water is a fundamental prerequisite for a healthy society and its economic development. Public ownership of water infrastructure is prevalent in most European countries. In the Czech Republic, however, water infrastructure is highly fragmented, which entails multiple risks. The fragmentation of the sector leads to a low economic efficiency of operations, the unstable quality of service provision, and significant price differences. The aim of the paper is to use the IFE matrix to analyze the strengths and weaknesses of different ways of operating water supply systems in the Czech Republic. Furthermore, through the FMEA method (failure mode and effects analysis), this paper tries to identify the risks and threats to drinking water supplies for selected operators (representing the most frequently used operating models) and, subsequently, it proposes measures to mitigate the identified risks. The topic was addressed in the form of a case study of selected water system operators in the Czech Republic, and the findings indicate the compartmentalized model to be the most appropriate operating model.

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Section: Safety and Availability Of Drinking Water Supplymentioning

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