Pin-Pointing the Water Security Risks

Vulnerability Assessments highlight weaknesses and hazards in a water system's security, helping water system managers and decision-makers take the appropriate security measures needed to ensure a continuous supply of good quality water. They include a quantitative and qualitative evaluation of the current situation, taking into account vulnerabilities, risk factors and potential degrees of water pollution.

By pin-pointing the existing or potential "at-risk" elements in a water system, Vulnerability Assessments give decision-makers the necessary information to plan risk management strategies that minimize potential threats.

The Vulnerability Assessment is carried out by a team of specialists from Whitewater Security, as well as experts from associated fields. Our methodology has been developed in strict accordance with accepted standards for Vulnerability Assessments and their implementation in drinking water supply systems.

Mapping System Vulnerabilities

As part of the Vulnerability Assessment, the water system is analysed and mapped in relation to national scenarios and relevant local applications such as: water pollution, impact on water quality, disruption of water supply, damage to the infrastructure and the environment. Analysis of vulnerabilities in the network is performed on a cross-section of each system, which includes an examination of how well the water net systems will function during an emergency, based on the following parameters:

• Drinking water supply system
• Water quality system
• Physical & electronic security
• Communications system
• Supervision and control system
• Methodology and procedure
• Response team system
• Environmental system
• Other aspects

Who Benefits from Vulnerability Assessments

Vulnerability Assessments in water supply systems are conducted on behalf of governmental, municipal, regional and private water system owners, as well as high risk facilities such as factories, army bases and hospitals.