GIS in Unaccounted for Water

Unaccounted for Water, referring to all losses from the water system, illegal or otherwise, frequently exceed 40% of all water produced. This represents a major strain on utility operations and budgets. Large amount of UFW indicates large losses in the revenue of the utilities. Deficiency in financial resources normally leads to deficiency of the performance of the utility. This deficiency in performance may affect operation and maintenance of treatment plants and networks components. Main objective is to reduce UFW rates. The multi-stage systematic process involves measuring water flow, leak detection, installing and fixing meters, reducing illegal connections, and increasing billing and collections. And develop GIS layers and database for all of them. Another objective is to connect GIS maps with Billing, hydraulic systems, and hotline system, etc. After choosing a pilot area, we review of similar activities, field visits and conduct meetings, preparation of the time line schedule, preparation and implementation of base maps and water network, analyze and compare end-line results, and reporting the final results.