Drinking Water Distribution
Course Pack: Leak Detection and Metering Optimization
Controlling Water Loss
Course Description
This module examines customer-side losses, fire-system impacts, meter-sizing and accuracy issues, theft indicators, and billing-data inconsistencies that contribute to overall water loss. Operators learn how to perform water-audit components, interpret discrepancies, and identify opportunities for revenue and efficiency improvement. Practical examples highlight corrective strategies and common system vulnerabilities.
Learning Objectives
1) Analyze categories of water loss
2) Detect meter sizing/accuracy issues
3) Identify theft and unauthorized use
4) Conduct water audits
5) Interpret billing discrepancies
Agenda
1) Customer and fire system loss contributors
2) Impacts of incorrect meter sizing
3) Indicators of theft and tampering
4) Billing system issues and audit methodologies
5) Approaches to revenue recovery
Target audience
Level 2–3 personnel involved in water-loss auditing, revenue protection, billing analysis, or distribution-system performance management.
Level
II, III
Learning material and method
Online on-demand
Assessment
Knowledge check and quiz (80% correct and above)
Instructor
Joey Leverette