Description
Course Description
The loss of water in distribution systems is of growing concern due to aging infrastructure, increased costs for treating and pumping water, and a shortage of clean water sources. Engineers can apply their skills and make a big difference in reducing water loss for communities around the world. This course provides an overview of approaches for water loss control and includes example applications. After completing this course, you should have the basic knowledge and skills for reducing water loss in water distribution systems.
The following topics are covered:
- Water balances
- Water audits
- Key performance indicators
- Apparent versus real losses
- Pressure management
- District metered areas
- Leak detection techniques
Author: Mark N. Ludwigson, PE, PMP
Course Number: 453
Course Hours: 4 PDH