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Managing Water Loss in today's water systems is a significant challenge for all Water System Managers. The need to supply water at adequate pressures for all types/demands of customers, as well as for fire protection is an ever-changing challenge. Adding the Financial and Regulatory demands that are now requiring water managers to do even more with less money, as well as reduce the water being supplied. pressure management and leak detection are key strategies to help achieve everyone goals. Managing water pressure can help save water, money, and reduce pipe bursts, and then adding a leak detection and leak monitoring program will help save as much lost water as possible Key topics of the session - What is Non-Revenue Water (NRW) - Why do we want to reduce it - 4 Pillars of Water Loss Reduction - What option does one have for Leak Detection and Leak Monitoring, and how to implement them to save water and reduce system downtime. - Pipe Condition Assessments and how they help guide you to the right pipe to be replaced. - District Meter Areas (pressure zones) how these are implemented for system management - How does Pressure Reduction reduce leakage and pipe burst. - Different methods and equipment to reduce pressure