State-of-the-art technology and best available solutions are continuously being developed based on product innovation, smarter ways of working and better system integration. New innovations can contribute to lowering NRW and improving the efficiency of water distribution.

After implementing the NRW master plan, ongoing maintenance and operational efforts are essential. With the right technologies, utilities can maintain low NRW levels while also achieving energy savings, improved water quality and higher customer satisfaction.

In many cities, 25-50 percent of the distributed water is never invoiced to the customers. For growing cities, this is particularly problematic as expanding the water distribution networks without reducing urban water losses effectively means expanding a cycle of inefficiency, thereby increasing the risk of water stress for entire communities.

In the city of Odense, water utility VCS Denmark has been supplying the city with clean drinking water since 1853. VCS Denmark operates five waterworks, eight wastewater treatment plants and 3,400 kilometres of pipeline networks. VCS Denmark realized early that the utility faced the challenge of red

The first steps in reaching low NRW levels and ensure longterm success should be to conduct a water audit and develop an NRW master plan for upcoming investments and their projected returns. For this to become a reality, aspects such as initial planning, day-to-day operations, use of high-quality installations, good workmanship and introduction of new technology need to be addressed.

Demand for water is outstripping supply. According to the World Economic Forum, the gap between the two will reach 40% by 2030 if current consumption patterns and practices continue[1]. Drivers of water scarcity include population growth and enhanced prosperity, which results in increased water cons

The city of Al Ain in the Emirates of Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is working towards a more sustainable water supply.

The residents of the Danish capital consume approximately 31 million m3 water annually. The distribution network has a high average age, as 20 per cent of the network pipes are more than 100 years old

The total network covers 10.3 km of pipes serving 6,580 inhabitants. Approximately 275,000 kWh of energy was used to distribute 670,000 m3 of water annually. To minimise this, the water company decide

The City of Larvik has a customer base of 39,000 people. Larvik is also a popular holiday destination. Larvik has several pressure zones, gravity supply reservoirs and pumping stations. The distribution system has eight major districts, subdivided into 20 DMAs with 35 district meters. During the sum