Bulk water supply – NRW Management

Apparent Water Losses Related to Municipal Metering in SA

Apparent losses consist of water that is delivered to consumers but look like losses to a municipality. It consists of two main components: water meter under-registration and unauthorized consumption. Meter reading and data errors may also contribute to apparent losses.

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