Evaluating Water Loss and Planning Loss Reduction Strategies

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Evaluates the definition, measurement, and reporting methods for utility water losses. Provides guidance to water utilities on leakage identification, leakage control methods, and water loss management that can be used as a measure of best utility practices. Recommends use of the IWA/AWWA Water Audit Method as a best practice for North American water utilities. Includes a CD-ROM. Published in 2007.

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12/08/2006

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Evaluating Water Loss and Planning Loss Reduction Strategies

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