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Leak Detection for Small Systems
Author(s) -
Godwin Patti
Publication year - 2003
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.1551-8833.2003.tb10489.x
Subject(s) - metering mode , revenue , leak detection , leak , water consumption , non revenue water , computer science , risk analysis (engineering) , environmental economics , business , computer security , environmental science , water conservation , water resource management , engineering , water resources , finance , environmental engineering , economics , mechanical engineering , ecology , biology
This article describes how, in an era of increasingly scarce water supplies and utility funding, an ongoing water loss control program at a small system can reduce costs, save water, and provide new revenue streams associated with inaccurate metering, billing errors, and unauthorized consumption. The article also discusses the effectiveness of leak detection surveys for small water systems. Case studies are given.