Georgia Water/Best Practices/Conservation/Leaks
Measuring Water Losses
- Computer models to assess water loss
- Metering flows, by zone
- Recording systems
Water Loss Performance Targets
Pressure Management
- Pressure vs leakage relationships
- Economics of pressure management
Designing an Optimal Water Loss Control Plan
Upgrading the Water Distribution System
- Leak detection and location
- Repair methods
- Rehabilitation methods
Implementing the Water Loss Control Plan
Operations and Staffing
- Staffing needs and qualifications
- Education and training
References
- Losses in Water Distribution Networks - A Practitioner's Guide to Assessment, Monitoring and Control, by M Farley and S Trow, International Water Association, 2002.