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AWWA ACE68991
- Anderson, IN: Reducing Apparent Water Losses through Meter Typing
- Conference Proceeding by American Water Works Association, 11/01/2008
- Publisher: AWWA
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This powerpoint presentation begins by providing a brief overview of water loss optimization and large meter sizing and typing. A case study at Anderson, Indiana is presented and includes the following:performance contract used to fund infrastructureimprovements, reduce O&M expenditures via anAMR system, and to reduce water loss;measurement and verification of performancerequired due to financial guarantee;city previously focused solely upon first cost andnot upon performance in selecting water meters; instructed Johnson Controls, Inc. not to downsize a meter, even if itwas economically justifiable to do so. Basic and special procedures are presented, and presentation summary states the following: large meter typing canreduce apparent waterlosses;every service is uniqueand should be analyzedindependently;low flow registration maynot be critical at hospitalsand nursing homes; success depends uponsafety and good recordkeeping practices; and,use fire service meterswhere needed. Includes tables.