Detecting Water Loss and Optimizing System Performance

About the Course

Water loss through leaks represents a significant challenge for municipal utilities, industrial facilities, and water-dependent organizations worldwide. This comprehensive training program combines theoretical knowledge with hands-on technical skills to equip professionals with the capabilities needed to identify, quantify, and remediate water losses effectively.

The course integrates modern detection technologies, data analysis approaches, and system optimization practices to address real-world challenges in water management infrastructure.

Course Objectives

• Understand water loss quantification methods and regulatory reporting standards for accurate asset management.
• Operate and interpret results from acoustic, thermal, and electromagnetic leak detection equipment.
• Implement pressure management strategies to reduce non-revenue water across distribution networks.
• Conduct systematic pipe assessments using advanced inspection technologies and condition rating systems.
• Design water balance frameworks and establish performance metrics for continuous improvement.
• Develop cost-effective remediation plans prioritizing critical infrastructure repairs.
• Apply data analytics to predict failure patterns and optimize maintenance schedules.

Target Audience

This course is designed for water utility engineers, maintenance technicians, system operators, water loss specialists, and facility managers responsible for infrastructure integrity and performance. Professionals working in municipal water departments, industrial water systems, or consulting firms will benefit from the comprehensive technical coverage and practical applications.

What You Will Benefit as a Learner

• Practical competency in deploying multiple detection technologies appropriate for different pipeline scenarios.
• Framework for calculating and reporting water loss metrics aligned with international standards (IWA, AWWA).
• Strategic approach to pressure zone optimization and network segmentation strategies.
• Enhanced ability to prioritize repairs based on risk assessment and financial impact analysis.
• Technical foundation for implementing automated monitoring systems and IoT-enabled infrastructure.
• Confidence in making evidence-based decisions that reduce operational costs and environmental losses.

Training Methodology

Instruction combines interactive classroom sessions with hands-on equipment demonstrations, case study analysis, and practical field exercises. Participants engage with real system data, operate detection instruments, and develop actionable improvement plans. Field visits to active systems provide contextual learning, while group problem-solving activities reinforce critical thinking and collaborative approaches to complex water management challenges.