I am asked this question all the time: “Why aren’t more utilities doing this?” It usually comes from a water loss control team member of a utility that has just discovered how much money they can recover through good water…
Read MoreNorth American Water Loss 2015 – Summary Report
Atlanta, Georgia The inaugural North American Water Loss (NAWL) Conference was held on December 8th and 9th 2015. The verbal and written feedback on the conference affirms that the conference was a resounding success. 501 delegates from 15 countries and…
Read MoreNRW: Integral to address California’s water emergency
It is urgent that every utility within California embrace NRW now, and implement water loss reclamation programs. California’s mandatory 25% decrease in water usage, statewide, in response to desperate drought conditions is necessary and showing results. However, it is both…
Read MoreCutting Our Losses – New Policy Map from NRDC
The NEW interactive Water Loss map is here! Interested in where your State stands regarding Water Loss Management policy? Check it out here.
Read MoreNRW Roadmap
Water loss management, in the long-term, is strategically important to every water utility. While the scarcity and delivered cost of water may vary widely across North America, the future brings a high probability that this precious resource will become more…
Read MoreNever Waste
The U.S. population grows by one person every 15 seconds. The total amount of water grows by one gallon never. These are the words that donned the jumbotron in NY Times Square in 2014. Part of a broad reaching Never…
Read MoreA Visit with the Godfather
Recently I had the privilege of an extended visit with Allan Lambert, whom I have commonly heard referred to as the Godfather of water loss management. A handle that is rightly given, as he was a founding member and inaugural…
Read MoreMillions spent on leaky Asheville water system
This was the headline that ran in the Asheville Citizen Times in mid July 2014. Link to story While the headline may hint of money pit, you only need to read the byline to get the real story: loss is…
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