1. Introduction -- 2. Theoretical and conceptual framework -- 3. Emitter based algorithm for pressure-driven demand calculations of water distribution networks -- 4. Spatial network generation tool for performance analysis of water distribution networks -- 5. Hydraulic reliability diagram and network buffer index as indicators of water distribution network resilience -- 6. Impacts of node connectivity on reliability of water distribution networks -- 7. Diagnostics of regular performance of water distribution networks and its relation to the network reliability -- 8. Economic aspects of decision making in reliability assessment of water distribution networks -- 9. Decision support tool for design and reliability assessment of water distribution networks -- 10. Conclusions.