Towards resilient water supply in centralized control and decentralized execution mode

Abstract This paper shares a vision that sustainable water supply requires resilient infrastructures which are presumably in the centralized control and decentralized execution (CCDE) mode with multiscale resilience. The CCDE should be planned based on structure of infrastructures, systems divided into number hierarchically organized subsystems. allows independent all subsystems under normal situations yet coordination at different scales to mitigate any disturbances during failure events, i.e. is discussed detail for distribution (WDSs). Specifically, conceptual design described, progress understanding structures WDSs summarized literature review. Furthermore, few theories consistent concept include decomposition theorems, fractal theory, theories, complex network theory. next step will identify optimal best trade-off goals WDS analysis management. process needs support from not only innovative modelling tools extensive datasets but also inspiring exemplar systems, e.g. natural systems.