Dealing With The Complex Interrelation Of Intermittent Supply And Water Losses (scientific And Technical Report)
by Bambos Charalambous /
2017 / English / PDF
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The book provides a scientific approach into appraising
Intermittent Water Supply (IWS) on a global scale through the
analysis of available information and data based on a structured
methodology for estimating the population affected by IWS
worldwide both by country and by geographical regions. The root
causes and the implications of IWS are dealt with in a concise
manner providing a detailed account of the reasons for resistance
to change towards 24x7 supply. A major contribution of the book
is in providing an understanding of water losses in the context
of IWS as well as the related difficulties in leakage detection
and metering under such conditions. A methodology is presented
for transitioning from IWS to continuous supply covering
technical, social and communication issues which are considered
of paramount importance for a successful transition. Relevant
case studies from across the globe are included in the book to
provide evidence based information and data relating to the many
and diverse challenges faced daily by water utilities operating
their networks under IWS.
The book provides a scientific approach into appraising
Intermittent Water Supply (IWS) on a global scale through the
analysis of available information and data based on a structured
methodology for estimating the population affected by IWS
worldwide both by country and by geographical regions. The root
causes and the implications of IWS are dealt with in a concise
manner providing a detailed account of the reasons for resistance
to change towards 24x7 supply. A major contribution of the book
is in providing an understanding of water losses in the context
of IWS as well as the related difficulties in leakage detection
and metering under such conditions. A methodology is presented
for transitioning from IWS to continuous supply covering
technical, social and communication issues which are considered
of paramount importance for a successful transition. Relevant
case studies from across the globe are included in the book to
provide evidence based information and data relating to the many
and diverse challenges faced daily by water utilities operating
their networks under IWS.