Monitoring, Early Detection & Warning Systems for contamination events

The textbook "Monitoring, Early Detection & Warning Systems for Contamination Events" by Silvia Tinelli provides a comprehensive analysis of the challenges and solutions in the field of water supply. It highlights the complexity of water distribution systems and the potential sources of contamination that can arise from both internal and external factors. The book discusses the necessity of online water quality monitoring systems (OWQM) and early warning systems (EWS), which enable rapid detection of contamination events through the use of sensors at strategic points in the distribution network. The implementation of such systems opens up new research areas, particularly regarding technological developments, the use of expert systems for data interpretation, and the creation of models for the planning and management of monitoring and alarm systems. This work is aimed at professionals and students in the fields of mathematics and natural sciences who are concerned with the safety and quality of water resources.