Abstract:

Definition of exploitation strategy for water distribution system is determined by many factors which have different functions in the socio-economic system. Knowledge and skills in the process of selection of key factors and assign roles to other factors, plays an important part from the perspective of management of water distribution system. The paper presents characteristics of external environment of water distribution system, which potentially influence definition exploitation policy. The research includes analysis of exploitation strategy for a small water distribution system located in the poorly urbanized area (small municipality) and comparison of importance of decision criteria considered with the criteria considered for typical urban water distribution system. The basic research question is: Do the size and character of a water distribution system strongly influence decisions on implemented water distribution system exploitation strategy?