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Leak detection programs recover revenues
Author(s) -
Sowby Stephen E.
Publication year - 1981
Publication title -
journal ‐ american water works association
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.466
H-Index - 74
eISSN - 1551-8833
pISSN - 0003-150X
DOI - 10.1002/j.1551-8833.1981.tb04798.x
Subject(s) - leak detection , leak , audit , revenue , computer science , risk analysis (engineering) , business , environmental science , operations management , engineering , finance , accounting , environmental engineering
This article briefly reviews seven case histories of leak detection that reduced water losses significantly. Examples of flow measurement techniques, location and detection methods, costs for typical studies, and benefits of repair are included. The examples illustrate the economic benefits of leak investigations and water audits.