Various areas of environment studies are:
Water Audit:
Effluent gas
analysis
Indoor Air quality
Audit -6P
Ambient Air Quality
(AAQ)
Water Audit of a water supply scheme can be defined as the assessment of the capacity of total
water produced by the Water Supply Authority and the actual quantity of water distributed
throughout the area of service of the Authority, thus leading to an estimation of the losses.
Water audits can achieve substantial benefits, including the following:
(a) Reduced Water Losses
Water audit and leak detection are the necessary first steps in a leak repair programme.
Repairing the leak will save money for the utility, including reduced power costs to deliver water
and reduced chemical costs to treat water.
(b) Financial Improvement
A water audit and leak detection programme can increase revenues from customers who have
been undercharged, lower the total cost of whole sale supplies and reduce treatment and
pumping costs.
(c) Increased Knowledge of the Distribution System
During a water audit, distribution personnel become familiar with the distribution system,
including the location of main and valves. This familiarity helps the utility to respond to
emergencies such as main breaks.
(d) More Efficient Use of Existing Supplies
Reducing water losses helps in stretching existing supplies to meet increased needs. This could
help defer the construction of new water facilities, such as new source, reservoir or treatment
plants.
(e) Safeguarding Public Health and Property
Improved maintenance of a water distribution system helps to reduce the likelihood of property
damage and safeguards public health and safety.
(f) Improved Public Relation
The public appreciates maintenance of the water supply system. Field teams doing the water
audit and leak detection or repair and maintenance work provide visual assurance that the
system is being maintained.
(g) Reduced Legal Liability
By protecting public property and health and providing detailed information about the
distribution system, water audit and leaks detection help to protect the utility from expensive law
suits.
Water Audit of a
water supply
scheme can be
defined as the
assessment of the
capacity of total
water produced by
the Water Supply
Authority and the
actual quantity of
water distributed
throughout the
area of service of
the Authority, thus
leading to an
estimation of the
losses.
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