This document specifies guidelines for the implementation of continuous monitoring systems for drinking water quality and operational parameters in drinking water distribution networks.

It provides guidance for determining the:

— effective number of continuous monitoring stations in the drinking water distribution network;

— location of monitoring stations in the drinking water distribution network;

— types of operational and drinking water quality parameter measuring devices (MDs) that can be installed in a continuous monitoring station;

— quality control, maintenance and calibration requirements of the continuous monitoring system.

This document excludes guidance on the design, structure, number and type of MDs to be installed in a continuous monitoring system.