网络分析可供规划师用于水系统设计，工程师用于确定设施规模，操作员用于日常决策，管理人员用于制定运营策略和实施计划。正确使用网络分析有助于这些公用事业人员更高效地完成工作，因为它允许他们通过模拟真实系统来测试系统性能。本文介绍了网络分析及其多种用途。包括5个参考文献、表格、图表。

Network analysis can be used by planners in the design of water systems, by engineers to size facilities, by operators in their daily decision-making, and by managers to develop operating strategies and implement programs. Proper use of network analysis helps these utility personnel do their jobs more efficiently because it allows them to test system performance capabilities through simulation of the real system. This article offers an introduction to network analysis and its many uses. Includes 5 references, table, figures.