The aim of this project is to provide the WRC and its stakeholders with a concise assessment of the impact (to date and future potential impact) of the WRC’s Water Administration System on economic, environmental and social aspects of South African and international society.
Category: Equipment and Technologies
Experiences with advanced water metering in South Africa
Advanced water metering is part of a larger movement towards smart networks and intelligent infrastructure. In high-income countries, advanced metering technology is generally focused on the need to obtain meter readings without human intervention. However, in South Africa and other developing countries, advanced water metering is driven by the need to provide services to previously unserved communities and deal with the problems caused by rapid urbanisation.
Assessment of apparent losses due to meter inaccuracy – a comparative approach
The empirical method for the determination of apparent water losses, using the assessment of consumption patterns and the laboratory testing of water meters, is compared against alternative methods of comparative billing and meter change analyses for one of the largest water utilities in South Africa.
Guidelines for Pressure Management
This document includes the results from eight pressure management pilot projects undertaken in South Africa, using the PRESMAC Pressure Management Program which has been developed for the South African Water Research Commission.
A Guide to the Control of Water Losses in Pipe Networks
Water lost from a water supply distribution network can account for a considerable percentage of the total volume of water supplied. As this loss is paid for by consumers, a reduction in the amount of water lost could lead to a decrease in water tariffs, smaller pipe sizes and reduced water purification capacity and a delay in the need for increased storage.