Working Areas
Non-Revenue Water (NRW 1): Commercial Losses Management
Organizations Involved
City of Port Jervis, NY — Lead Mentee
Orange County Water Authority — Lead Mentor
SDGs
6.4Increased water-use efficiency and sustainable withdrawals and supply of freshwater
Project description
The aim of this WOP is to provided free leak detection surveys of municipal water supply systems
Project main objectives
Share necessary facilities, tools, equipment and personnel to assist, repair and provide public works services
Most significant results
Surveyed 656 miles of mains;
Identified 138 leaks;
Repaired a majority of leaks immediately;
Conserved 1.3 million gallons of water a day by repairing leaks; and
Saved $920,835 a year by repairing leaks
Identified 138 leaks;
Repaired a majority of leaks immediately;
Conserved 1.3 million gallons of water a day by repairing leaks; and
Saved $920,835 a year by repairing leaks