Utilities will utilize the american water works association awwa free water audit software v5. If you attempt to enter this information at the top of the reporting worksheet page, you will find the cell is locked. The awwas m36 water loss audit methodology and accompanying free water loss. The main benefit of doing an audit is to identify these losses so the utility may take corrective action, which often leads to financial savings. Do not be afraid to ask questions to your assigned moderator, who is there to assist you in this process and has the answer sheet and thus will be able to assess that you have entered appropriate values. The audit guidelines or methodology with worksheets can also be attained for free through various local government websites. Awwas technical and educational council and standards council were established to further awwas charter as an international, nonprofit, scientific, and educational society. Must have working knowledge of the water audit methodology awwa m36 and experience with the awwa free water audit software is recommended per sb 555, anyone who was not a contractor for the water loss tap program or who previously completed at least ten level 1 audit validations must have a canv awwa certificate to do validations. Awwa water loss control committee water audit software compiler v5. To select the correct data grading for each input, determine the highest grade where the utility meets or exceeds all criteria for that grade. Per senate bill 555 urban retail water suppliers must submit. Awwa free water audit software also available for download from the water loss control resource community website is awwas free. The awwa free water audit software has become the industry standard for conducting an annual water audit, including water balance and key performance indicators for utilities all. Delaware river basin commissionwater system audits and water.
Weap water evaluation and planning system is a userfriendly software tool that takes an integrated approach to water resources planning. Are customer meters typically located at the curbstop or property line. Water audits and water loss control for public water systems. Awwa water audits coming to a utility near you management. Best water engineering softwarebest water simulation. Awwa free water audit software reporting worksheet. Ga water system audit and water loss control manual. Water balance nonrevenue water nrw billed authorized consumption unbilled authorized consumption adjusted for known errors billed water exported marina coast water district 2710017 was v5. Guidance on loss control planning is given based upon the credibility of the data and the. The awwa provides a free industry standard tool to help systems of any size perform a water audit. This software is the required methodology for performing an acceptable water audit in. The indiana section awwa is proud to be partnering with the indiana finance authority ifa to provide water loss audit training and water loss audit validator training. Delaware river basin commissionwater system audits and. Go to awwa to download the free water audit software.
It includes a datagrading capability that allows the auditor to rate. Background under sea4, all community water systems are required to completed a water loss audit every year. Drbc annual water audit faqs this list of frequently asked questions faqs and responses has been developed to provide background to the drbcs water audit program and. Awwa free water audit software grading matrix environmental. Default option selected for unbilled unmetered a grading of 5 is applied but not displayed. Water audits and loss control programs m36 and the awwa free water audit software provide a robust pathway for utilities to develop datadriven programs to costeffectively manage all water loss components apparent and real in distribution systems, as shown below in the iwaawwa water balance. Awwa tools toolbox american water works association. Established in 1881, it has a membership of around 50,000 members worldwide. Step 1 how to complete a water audit a water audit is an accounting of all of the water in a water system resulting in a quantified understanding of the integrity of the water system and its operation. Water audits and loss control programs m36 and the awwa free water audit software provide a robust pathway for utilities to develop datadriven programs to. Awwa free water audit software application exercise 1. Scotts valley water district awwa water loss control committee wlcc free water audit software v4. The american water works association awwa advocates the water audit method developed jointly by the international.
There is no cost to use the awwas free water audit online software. Best practice in water loss control american water works. Average length of customer service line the three figures shown on this worksheet display the assignment of the average length of customer service line, lp, for the three most common piping configurations. This act is a landmark, multifaceted approach to water conservation and requires specific action by water providers serving over 3,300 in population. Water use can fall into a variety of categories revenuegenerating, nonrevenuegenerating, known, and unknown. Will jernigan is a director with cavanaugh, an established leader in the fields of water loss management and bioenergy. The following worksheets are available by clicking the buttons below or selecting the tabs along the. Step 1 how to complete a water audit a water audit is an accounting of all of the water in a water system resulting in a quantified understanding of the integrity of the water system and. The american water works association awwa advocates the water audit method developed jointly by the international water association and awwa, which is available on their website here.
Water balance nonrevenue water nrw billed authorized consumption unbilled authorized consumption adjusted for known errors billed water exported city of morgan hill water department ca426 was v5. Do not be afraid to ask questions to your assigned moderator, who is there to assist you in this process and has the answer sheet. Awwa water loss control committee wlcc free water audit software v4. M36 water audits and loss control programs, fourth edition awwa. The awwa water loss control committee soon published its m36 water audits and loss control programs, and subsequent free water audit software. It is the first step in formulating an economically sound plan to address water losses. Georgia water system audits and water loss control manual. Awwa requires that you register to obtain this free. Most important hint learn from the process and the other workgroup participants. Built on the methodology detailed in m36, awwas free water audit software 1 is the industry standard for identifying and categorizing water volumes entering a system, while. Million gallons us per year water supplied volume from own sources. Free software that provides guidance on loss control planning based on the credibility of the data and the measure of losses displayed by the water audit. Water audit validators examine water loss audit inputs to consider the water audit s accuracy and document the sources of uncertainty. Awwa free water audit software also available for download from the water loss control resource community website is awwa s free water audit software, which was first released to the water community in 2006.
Introduction to the awwa free water audit software youtube. It includes a datagrading capability that allows the auditor to rate the overall degree of validity of their water audit data. Compiling the water audit using the awwa free water software, an interactive exercise. Water loss training indiana section american water works. American water works association, 2016, and the free water audit software, version 5. M36 water audits and loss control programs, fourth edition. Attendees who have completed a water audit for their utility using the awwa free water audit software are encouraged to bring an electronic copy of the audit. The spreadsheet contains several separate worksheets. The water audit validator course is a 2day program designed to qualify individuals to perform level 1 water audit validations in california.
The awwa free water audit software audit software was first released in 2006, and has been through several generations. Require that the awwa excel spreadsheet in the specific format created by utilizing the awwa free water audit software be submitted electronically in an excel format. Water audit analysis american water works association. The software produces a suite of outputs which will help utility managers identify actions that can be taken to reduce system losses and improve data validity. Volume from own sources grade description na select this grading only if the water utility purchasesimports all of its water resources i. Determining water loss standing conduct loss assessment investigations on a sample portion of the system. On june 2, 2010 governor sonny perdue signed the georgia water stewardship act gwsa of 2010 sb 370hb 1094. Every even year beginning in 2020 a validated water audit is. The water loss methodology can be obtained from at the june 6, 2012, meeting the following was adopted by the boards.
American water works association is an international nonprofit, scientific and educational association founded to improve water quality and supply. Establish ongoing mechanisms for customer meter accuracy testing, active leakage control and infrastructure monitoring refine, enhance. Awwa free water audit software application exercise 1 actual. Name of parent organization american water works association awwa. This manual paired with awwas free water audit software. Awwa water audit software north dakota rural water.
The free water audit software operates as a spreadsheet designed in microsoft excel format and provides an effective, standardized structure to perform a water audit consistent with drbcs new regulations. Awwa water audit software national rural water association. Complete the water loss audit using the awwa free water audit software v5. Introduction to the awwa free water audit software. Sheets can be accessed using the tabs towards the bottom of the. Andrew chastainhowley, andrew day, alain lalonde, george kunkel p. Awwa has created a toolbox of online interactive tools developed as guidance and support tools for water professionals. Water loss control american water works association awwa. The software produces a suite of outputs which will. Water loss control california state water resources. He is chair of the awwa subcommittee for the m36 guidance manual on water loss control and is a coauthor of the awwa free water audit software. At the june 6, 2012, meeting the following was adopted by the boards. Water loss auditing and efficiency reporting guidance.
Awwa water loss control committee wlcc water audit software v2. Awwa water loss control committee wlcc free water audit. On this page you will find tools to optimize operational performance, inform management decisions, or standardize a task. Must have working knowledge of the water audit methodology awwa m36 and experience with the awwa free water audit software is recommended per sb 555, anyone who was not a. The awwas m36 water loss audit methodology and accompanying free water loss audit software will help you to accurately categorize your water inputs, outputs and real and apparent losses so that you can make sound business decisions for efficient and accountable management. Water loss control american water works association.
Volume from own sources grade description na select this grading only if the water utility purchasesimports all of its water. Water loss audits can only effectively inform decisionmakers when the water loss volumes they report capture. Water audits and water loss control for public water. He was the recipient of the awwa peak performance award in 2016. The free water audit software operates as a spreadsheet designed in microsoft excel format and provides an effective, standardized structure to. The awwa water loss control committee has been collecting and validating water audit data from up to 30 north american utilities using the iwa awwa water loss methodology from 2011 to 2017. Water efficiency and water loss audits environmental. Water loss control southwest environmental finance center.
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