Explore AWWA’s water loss control resources, helping utilities reduce water loss and improve efficiency through best practices and innovative solutions.

This document provides an introduction to water loss control and information on the use of water audits in identifying and controlling water losses in public water systems. Water audits are the first step in a three‐step process for controlling water loss.

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Water loss can result from seepage, leaks, and pipe failures due to aging infrastructure and/or errors in data, and water theft. Water utilities can increase water supplies and recover revenue by identifying the scale and cost of these losses.

After compiling an annual water audit, water utilities can control losses in their operations by implementing programs to identify and contain inefficiencies. Such programs include leakage management, meter accuracy testing and enforcement against unauthorized consumption of …

Water Loss. Utility water loss control programs are vital for identifying and reducing water loss in systems. These programs involve assessing infrastructure—like pipelines, meters, and storage—to detect leaks and inefficiencies. Regular audits help minimize non-revenue water, conserving resources and reducing costs.

2020年12月4日 · As states and communities contend with the twin challenges of an aging water infrastructure and a changing climate, leaky water systems threaten the quality and reliability of our drinking...

2023年9月15日 · Environmentally, water losses contribute to depleting water tables and exacerbate water scarcity, particularly in regions already under water stress. Such scarcity has far-reaching ecological consequences, affecting everything from aquatic life …

2008年6月1日 · Water loss refers to the combination of leakage and wastage from the distribution network, including apparent losses (such as meter errors and unauthorized consumption) and real losses (such as leakage from transmission mains and service pipes).

2024年3月5日 · The American Water Works Association (AWWA) provides resources such as manuals and programs to help utilities recover and manage water loss. Water loss can be categorized as apparent losses (inaccurate metering and …