NRW solutions for reducing municipal physical and commercial water
loss are proven and effective. Although this type of undertaking requires considerable investment,its return is significant and clearly visible both financially and socially.
Solution Benefits
Cost & Revenue Benefits:
- Reduce costs by purchasing less water
- Reduce costs by extending the lifespan of existing infrastructure
- Increase revenues by reducing commercial losses
- Defer investments in alternative solutions (treatment,
desalination)
Community Benefits:
- Continuous and improved supply of water to residents
- Creation of jobs - NRW teams and construction teams
- Reinvestment of savings to benefit the community - parks, community centers, etc
- Positioning the municipality as innovative in promoting efficiency and sustainable environment
Environmental Benefits:
- Reduce the use of chemicals needed to treat water
- Reduce the amount of water wasted
- Reduce the energy consumption required to produce and distribute water
- Save valuable coastal real estate required for desalination plants
Health Benefits:
- Lower contamination resulting from bursts and antiquated pipes
- Reduce the risks of intermittent supply and poor water quality, which often lead to typhoid and cholera