The SANFLOW program represents the first of several programs that are being developed through the WRC in order to assist water suppliers to manage and reduce their levels of unaccounted-for water.
Tag: Leak detection
Economic Model for Leakage Management for Water Suppliers in South Africa (ECONOLEAK)
The ECONOLEAK mode is aimed specifically at determining when a water supplier should invest in active leakage control for a specific zone metered area.
The State of Water Metering in South Africa
High levels of Non-Revenue Water (NRW) are a major challenge for municipalities and utilities worldwide
Guideline for reducing water losses
Many municipalities struggle to appreciate the necessity and benefits of dealing with water losses in their reticulation systems. Council officials will often debate at length over a budget allocation of a few thousand Rand when a road leak will run unattended for weeks if not months which can easily run up a bill of hundreds of thousands of Rand.
Managers Non-Revenue Water Africa Manual
This handbook serves to assist senior managers of water utilities in better understanding the definition, causes, and practical solutions to address NRW, a key performance indicator for a utility’s operations. It provides the information that managers need when discussing NRW-related issues with their staff.
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.