Software tools to help reduce leakage in water distirbution systems

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Although comprehensive and sophisticated WDM software is available internationally and locally, it may be beyond the financial reach of smaller municipalities. The WRC thus focused on providing free software solutions to assist water suppliers in understanding and managing their nonrevenue water. Four packages were developed for the WRC by WRP (Pty) Ltd based on the UK-developed Burst and Background Estimate (BABE) methodology. The software was customised for South African conditions, made more userfriendly where necessary, and is available free of charge to domestic water suppliers. Software Tools to Help Reduce Leakage in Water Distribution Systems The previous issue of Water Wheel reported on the significant reduction in water leakage from distribution systems that is possible through pressure reduction at night.

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