BS ISO 24527:2020

This standard BS ISO 24527:2020 Service activities relating to drinking water supply, wastewater and stormwater systems. Guidelines on alternative drinking water service provision during a crisis is classified in these ICS categories:

• 13.060.20 Drinking water
• 03.080.30 Services for consumers

This document provides guidelines on alternative drinking water service (ADWS) provision during a crisis.

This document addresses:

1. ADWS principles and methods;

2. ADWS operational planning and implementation.

This document is not applicable to:

1. planned water supply interruptions forming part of drinking water utilities’ normal operations;

   NOTE

   However, many of the principles and methods described can be appropriate in such circumstances.

2. drinking water supplied for the ongoing operation of key establishments and facilities during a crisis, such as hospitals, homes for the aged, schools, reception facilities and vital plants;

3. water supplied for industrial, agricultural or commercial purposes;

4. water supplied to temporary settlements such as refugee camps;

5. the development and implementation of a crisis management system for water service, which is covered by ISO 24518 and ISO/TS 24520 .