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California water board backs program targeting utilities. Awwa water audit software north dakota rural water. This report is part of the water loss control committee s work to evaluate and update the nonrevenue water kpis in awwa s m36 water audits and loss control programs and the associated free water audit software. North american water loss conference 2017 canv awwa. George kunkel is principal of kunkel water efficiency consulting, a firm that specializes in water loss control in drinking water utilities. Nov 10, 2017 we sit today on the cusp of widespread adoption of standard annual water auditing, validation, and economically driven water loss programs. Sayers, a member of the software subcommittee of the awwa water loss control committee, also provided his knowledge and expertise as lead developer of prior generations of the software, the most recent of which was released in 2010 and for which he received special recognition from awwa in 2011. The awwa free water audit software now in its fifth generation recently turned 10 years old, and the current version, at over 8,000 downloads, has far eclipsed its predecessor 2,000 downloads.
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Effective january 1, 2012, the owners of each water. Determining water loss standing conduct loss assessment investigations on a sample portion of the system. Awwa tools for water audits awwa manual m36, 3rd edition 2009 by the awwa water loss control committee wlcc a section devoted to small systems the wlcc continues to develop and update supporting software and documents free software available on awwa. Water audits waterbedrijf groningen using the awwa free water audit software to compile the standard water audit for waterbedrijf groningen, the netherlands the first experience in europe cape town, tuesday 8th may 2018, wout kompagnie and cor merks. American water works association is an international nonprofit, scientific and educational association founded to improve water quality and supply. The awwa water loss control committee developed the free awwa water audit software, and maintains an extensive repository of information on water loss control subjects. It includes a datagrading capability that allows the auditor to rate the overall degree of validity of their water audit data. Nov 26, 2016 weap water evaluation and planning system is a userfriendly software tool that takes an integrated approach to water resources planning. Must have working knowledge of the water audit methodology awwa m36 and experience with the awwa free water audit software is recommended per sb 555, anyone who was not a contractor for the water loss tap program or who previously completed at least ten level 1 audit validations must have a canv awwa. Scotts valley water district awwa water loss control committee wlcc free water audit software v4. Every even year beginning in 2020 a validated water audit.
Introduction the american water works associations awwa water loss control committee wlcc assembled in 2011 an initial dataset of water audit data from 26 water. Drbc workshop water system audits and water loss control. The indiana section awwa is proud to be partnering with the indiana finance authority ifa to provide water loss audit training and water loss audit validator training. Water loss control american water works association awwa. Water loss control california state water resources. Awwa water audits coming to a utility near you management. Click on awwa water loss control committee free water audit software v5. Awwas standards council develops water industry standards approved by the american national standards institute. Coordinates with the awwa water loss control committee. Water loss control american water works association. Reporting worksheet 2012 underregistered 12012 122012. Reporting worksheet water audit program conforming to the iwa awwa water audit methodology awwa water loss control committee wlcc water audit software and corresponding awwa guidance. This guidance document mainly relies on water audit procedures published by wellestablished outside institutions.
Effective january 1, 2012, the owners of each water supply system serving the public, with sources or service areas. Awwa free water audit software 2014, which was briefly mentioned in the third edition, is now fully integrated into the guidance and examples of this edition and is the tool of choice recommended by the wlcc for water utilities to conduct the annual water audit. The awwa free water audit software audit software was first released in 2006, and has been through several generations. Default option selected for unbilled unmetered a grading of 5 is applied but not displayed. Develop and publish a water loss data set promote use of awwa free water audit software implement, test, refine water audit validation bring discussion of water.
Water audit analysis american water works association. Delaware river basin commissionwater system audits and. Enter the required data on this worksheet to calculate the water balance gallup joint utilties awwa water loss control committee wlcc water audit software v2. Please fill out this short form to receive the awwa free water audit software v5. The following represent major study findings of the mwdoc water loss management program assessment potable water system audits study. Wlcc water audit software subcommittee initiated in 2011, 21 participants wadi goals.
The software produces a suite of outputs which will help utility managers identify actions that can be taken to reduce system losses and improve data validity. This spreadsheetbased water audit tool is designed to help quantify and track water losses associated with water distribution systems and identify areas for improved efficiency and cost recovery. Our goal is to provide you with easy access to the materials and water knowledge that are necessary for our daytoday work. Use customer retail unit cost to value real losses awwa free water audit software v5. He was the recipient of the awwa peak performance award in 2016. Water loss management program assessment potable water system. Water audit and m36 publication in april, 2009, awwa published the third edition of manual 36 entitled water audits and loss control programs manual was prepared under the guidance of the water loss control committee wlcc concurrently, a wlcc subcommittee developed water audit software the software was made available through. Awwas water audit software environmental finance network. Background under sea4, all community water systems are required to completed a water loss audit every year.
The software was developed to promote the bestpractice water audit method developed by the international water association and awwa, assess water. Nonrevenue water as percent by volume of water supplied. Sheets can be accessed using the tabs towards the bottom of the screen, or by clicking the buttons on the left below. Chapter 1 m36 water audits and loss control programs. The wlcc water audit software subcommittee wass requested water audit. The awwa free water audit software can be downloaded directly from the awwa web site. American water works association has the resources and tools you need to progress as a water professional. Water audit software assesses water loss by george kunkel water utilities now have a standardized tool to determine water supply efficiency. Awwa water loss control committee water audit software compiler v5. Establish ongoing mechanisms for customer meter accuracy testing, active leakage control and infrastructure monitoring refine, enhance.
Senate bill 1420 requires all urban water suppliers to submit water loss audits with their urban water. Drbc workshop water system audits and water loss control bordentown, nj april, 2011 module 2 session 1. The water audit requirement applies to all public water suppliers within the delaware river basin who have been issued approvals by the drbc to withdraw and use in excess of an average of 100,000 gallons per day gpd of water. Awwa water loss control committee wlcc free water audit. It provides a topdown summary water audit format, and is not meant to take the place of a fullscale, comprehensive water audit format. Results and discussion of this analysis are presented herein. Water audits and water loss control for public water systems.
Reporting worksheet 2010 underregistered 72009 62010. The american water works associations awwa water loss control committee wlcc assembled in 2011 an initial dataset of water audit data from 26 water systems from the united states and canada. Step 1 how to complete a water audit a water audit is an accounting of all of the water in a water system resulting in a quantified understanding of the integrity of the water system and its operation. Water loss audits can only effectively inform decisionmakers when the water. Use customer retail unit cost to value real losses awwa free water audit software. Water audit software assesses water loss the metropolitan north. Established in 1881, it has a membership of around 50,000 members worldwide. The wlcc used information from the report to develop the key performance. Inputs and outputs of the awwa wlcc water audits download.
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