本文讨论了组织和优先级 短期和长期的安全增强 用于现有和未来的供水设施。它表明 工具，并为实用程序提供在中使用的指南 评估并优先考虑其产品的脆弱性 供水系统，并为 平衡脆弱性、后果、责任和风险 资本资源可用性。建议 考虑因素是在一个 公用事业分配领域公认专业人士小组 系统运行、安全、危害分析和 关键控制点应用，以及联邦和 当地执法部门。本报告中的建议 本文旨在满足国家战略需求 以及安全实施面临的挑战 供水设施。包括5个参考文献、表格和图表。

This article addresses the organization and prioritization of short- and long-term security enhancements for existing and future water utility facilities. It suggests tools and provides guidance for utilities to use in assessing and prioritizing the vulnerabilities of their water distribution systems and provides direction for balancing vulnerability, consequences, liabilities, and capital resource availability. The recommendations and considerations were developed with the input of a panel of recognized professionals in utility distribution system operation, security, hazard analysis and critical control points application, and federal and local law enforcement. The recommendations in this article are designed to address national strategy needs and the security implementation challenges facing water utilities. Includes 5 references, tables, figure.