Implementing a Non-Revenue Water Reduction Strategy: Why It’s Time to Act
Introduction
Due to the growing shortage of water, a global crisis is emerging and utilities find themselves under pressure to preserve resources, stabilize revenue and guarantee sustainability. Non-Revenue Water (NRW) is one of the greatest burdens in the industry, i.e. the water that is produced and is not returned to the paying customers. Having a well-planned Non-Revenue Water Reduction Strategy is no longer optional; it is a must.
What Is Non Revenue Water (NRW)?
Non-Revenue Water is water that does not earn any revenue since it is stolen, lost due to leakage, or mis-metered. Nor in many water networks does NRW not exceed 30/100 of the whole supply, which is:
- Wasted resources
- Loss in money in a big amount
- The added stress on aging infrastructure
Key Components of a Non-Revenue Water Reduction Strategy
Modern utilities are no longer emphasizing repairing reactively leaks as in the past, but bear down on strategic NRW reduction programmes. An overall plan must comprise the following:
1. Broad network monitoring and analytics
Use smart meters, sensors, and live data to detect, find, and prioritize in real time a leak.
2. Pressure Management
Equilibrating the system water pressure limits the water system bursts, minimizes water losses and the lives of infrastructure property.
3. Active Leak Detection, and rapid repair
Replaced reactive repairs with proactive detection programmes to detect small leakages and make sure they do not lead to significant failures.
4. Metering Upgrades
Have the old meters replaced with new accuracy meters so as to reduce commercial losses and have proper bills issued.
5. Training and Continuous improvement of the staff
Develop a culture of efficiency through training skills to personnel in best practices on managing water, monitoring and loss prevention.
Why Minimizing Non Revenue Water is Important
Incorporation of staggered NRW Reduction Programme is beneficial to the utilities.
- Minimise water waste and conserve valuable resources
- Increase operational effectiveness and the reliability of services
- Put off heavy capital expenditures
- Give the customers more confidence with in the shifted supply
Taking Action: Start Your NRW Reduction Programme Today
Have you secured the finances your organization needs to address water loss? Now is the time to take steps. A well-conceived and- implemented Non-Revenue Water Reduction Strategy brings about tangible long-term financial sustainability and environment responsibility gains.
The drop saving today is a contribution to tomorrow’s security of your network. To find out more about the best practice and what the necessary steps are, have a look at our overview of Non-Revenue Water Reduction Programmes.
