December 2024

The common drivers for action identified within the utility were declining water quality which often leads to a loss of public confidence and trust in the water supplied to the customers. This challenge usually results in high operating or treatment costs as the utility must invests in advanced water treatment equipment such as microfiltration and […]

Non-Revenue Water (NRW) is defined by the International Water Association (IWA) as the difference between water distributed into the network and the water invoiced to customers. NRW results from various factors, including leaks, theft, unbilled authorised consumption, and metering inaccuracies. Reducing NRW not only addresses unsatisfied demand and increases utility revenues but also contributes to

Rapid urbanisation and climate change are challenging cities and water utilities globally, particularly in developing regions. The IWA ‘Alliance for Water Sensitive Design & Planning’ (BrUKInd WSDP) Group is a multidisciplinary team from the Global South and North dedicated to using water-sensitive design and planning (WSDP) to enhance urban resilience and climate adaptation. Our mission

While persistent drought conditions threaten the NYC water supply, Columbia students prepare to step up to the challenge.