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This document provides guidelines on alternative drinking water service (ADWS) provision during a crisis. This document addresses: a) ADWS principles and methods; b) ADWS operational planning and implementation. This document is not applicable to: 1) planned water supply interruptions forming part of drinking water utilities' normal operations; NOTE However, many of the principles and methods described can be appropriate in such circumstances. 2) drinking water supplied for the ongoing operation of key establishments and facilities during a crisis, such as hospitals, homes for the aged, schools, reception facilities and vital plants; 3) water supplied for industrial, agricultural or commercial purposes; 4) water supplied to temporary settlements such as refugee camps; 5) the development and implementation of a crisis management system for water service, which is covered by ISO 24518 and ISO/TS 24520.