寒冷地区的许多小社区都是孤立的，这给水处理和供水系统的运行和维护带来了独特的问题。由于这种隔离，许多社区面临着与操作和维护水处理系统所需的可用人力和技术专业知识相关的重大挑战。在冬季条件下，由于设施相距很远，定期进入设施也可能很困难。随着在线监测设备、监控与数据采集（SCADA）和通信系统的进步，现在可以远程监测甚至操作这些小型系统。 预计这项技术将对改善许多小型社区的饮用水质量产生重大影响。本文描述了小型孤立社区远程监控和操作的好处和挑战。包括5个参考文献、图表。

Many small communities in cold regions are isolated which presents unique problems in operation and maintenance of water treatment and supply systems. As a result of this isolation many communities face significant challenges related to available manpower and technical expertise required to operate and maintain water treatment systems. Regular access to facilities may also be difficult during winter conditions and because facilities are long distances apart. With advances in online monitoring equipment and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) and communication systems it is now possible to monitor and even operate these small systems remotely. This technology is expected to have a significant impact in improving drinking water quality in many of these small communities. This paper describes the benefits and challenges of remote monitoring and operation of small isolated communities. Includes 5 references, figures.