Water infrastructure – NRW Management

Water Loss Management Summary Sheets: 2. Pressure Management

While managing water pressures in a supply area is not simple and there are a great many issues to consider, the common factor in every system is the fact that leakage is driven by pressure and if the pressure is increased, the leakage will also increase. If the water pressure in a system can be reduced, even for a short period during times of low demand, the water leakage from the system will be reduced. Pressure has been recognised as the single most important issue to be considered when trying to reduce leakage from a water reticulation system.

Water Loss Management Summary Sheets: 1. Importance of Logging

Flow and pressure logging is an essential element of any comprehensive water loss reduction programme for all municipalities.

National Pricing Strategy for water use Charges

This strategy seeks to facilitate reform in the sector as well to provide transparency and predictability to water users on how water will be priced.

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.

Asset Management Toolkit

Infrastructure Asset Management provides a logical framework which these functions can be caried out.

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Disclaimer: Although the WRC has attempted to ensure that the information contained in this website was obtained from reliable sources, and is considered true and correct at the date of publication, and while every effort has been made to provide accurate and comprehensive information, the WRC does not warrant, guarantee or represent that the information is up to date, or free from errors or omissions, and assume no liability or responsibility for any error or omission in the information, for the results obtained from the use of this information, or for any loss, consequential, special or similar damages, cost or expense incurred or arising from any person using, interpreting or relying on the information, even if advised of the possibility of such loss, damages, cost or expense, whether caused by reason of any error, negligent act, omission or misrepresentation in the information or otherwise.