Nonrevenue water (NRW) is water that does not bring revenue for the water utility as it should. It is often caused by leaks, illegal connections, water theft, inaccurate metering, and inefficient billing, among others. In Asia, water utilities lose up to 65% of their daily production, with most utilities averaging a 30% loss. High levels of NRW affect the water utilities’ ability to increase connections and expand service coverage.
ADB, Southeast Asian Water Utilities Network, South Asian Water Utilities Network, and World Bank Institute is co-organizing a 5-day course on Nonrevenue Water (NRW) Reduction. The course offers a systematic program on NRW assessment and management of water utilities in Asia and the Pacific. This is the first of three courses/workshops to be held in 2008 under the Water Operators Partnerships (WOPs) Program (RETA 6396) administered by SESS. The workshop will be attended by representatives from water utilities in Southeast and South Asia.
Top
The workshop aims to provide a systematic program on nonrevenue water assessment and management for water utilities in the Asia-Pacific. Over the 5-day period, participants will
- complete an NRW Self Assessment Matrix (SAM) for each utility
- prepare short and medium term targets as a basis for detailed action planning in the following courses
- develop a community of practice that will provide the foundation for information exchange amongst participating utilities, with the end view of overcoming difficulties and share experiences
Top
The workshop is being organized by ADB together with SEAWUN, SAWUN and WBI.
Top
Member utilities of SEAWUN, SAWUN, and representatives from ADB and WBI, will participate in the workshop.
Top
The workshop will be held at ADB Headquarters, Manila, Philippines.
Topics 
