ABSTRACT
Water is recognized as both a basic human right and a fundamental component of environmental sustainability and human development (UNESCO International Hydrological Programme, 2014). The management of drinking water from source to tap is a key facet of sustainable development. A key characteristic of sustainable communities is having a sustainable water system (Robinson et al., 2008). The sustainable management of drinking water infrastructure plays a vital role in the delivery of safe and clean drinking water to residents, but beyond quality of life for residents, water systems also impact the economy and the environment (Breen and Markey, 2015). For example, boil water advisories can deter tourism, and the over-consumption of water can interfere with natural water systems needed to support aquatic life.
