Water

If cities are the engines of a country's economic growth, then water is the oil that keeps those engines running. Common among many Asian cities, though, is the fact that water shortages and pollution are stunting growth.

Growing cities in Asia need more water supply and improved sanitation to sustain the urban economy, livelihoods, and overall quality of city life.

When cities have access to safe drinking water and sanitation, its people are healthier and more productive economically. Improved sanitation protects the poor from health risks and translates to major economic gains from tourism revenues and health care savings, among others.

ADB's Water Financing Program is doubling investments in water supply, sanitation and wastewater management, and environmental improvement in Asian cities.

Christine Acosta Engineer Christine Acosta of Maynilad Water Services, Inc. talks about her job of detecting leaks in the utility's water supply system to reduce nonrevenue water and increase water efficiency.

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Winning the War Against Leaks and Losses Maynilad Water Services Inc. is actively detecting leaks using the latest technology to reduce nonrevenue water (NRW). Will the utility achieve its NRW target level of 40% by 2012?

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Adapting Appropriate Sanitation Solutions to Peri-Urban Areas A wastewater treatment system was established in Kieu Ky, Viet Nam through a pilot project in 2007. The current project will refine its management, operation and maintenance, and financing mechanisms.

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The Issues and Challenges of Reducing Non-Revenue Water This book provides an up-to-date introduction to non-revenue water (NRW), highlights the complexity of managing it, offers guidance on NRW assessment, and recommends appropriate performance indicators.

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