BS ISO 24566-1:2023 - Page 2

Drinking water, wastewater and storm water systems and services. Adaptation of water services to climate change impacts. Assessment principles | Status: Current

1 Scope This document identifies and sets out principles for integrating climate change impacts into the planning and design activities of water utilities for the provision of water services. It also includes methodologies to assess the principles in the context of climate change and to provide examples of adaptations made.

NOTE Discussion of impacts and strategies for responses for stormwater, drinking water and wastewater utilities are intended to be set out in ISO 24566‑2:‑1, ISO 24566‑3:‑2 and ISO 24566‑4:‑3, respectively, with examples of adaptations that have been made.