Non-Revenue Water (NRW) Program
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Non-Revenue Water (NRW) Program in British Columbia

Comprehensive water loss auditing and leak detection programs to reduce non-revenue water for BC municipalities and utilities.

Professional Non-Revenue Water (NRW) Program Across BC

Non-revenue water (NRW) — water that is produced but never reaches paying customers — represents a significant financial and environmental burden for BC municipalities. NRW includes physical losses (leaks, breaks, overflows) and commercial losses (meter inaccuracies, unauthorized consumption). A comprehensive NRW program begins with a water audit that quantifies all components of water loss using the International Water Association (IWA) methodology. Based on audit findings, we design and implement a leak detection program targeting the highest-loss zones first. Programs typically achieve 20-40% reduction in NRW within 12-18 months, generating recurring annual savings that far exceed program costs.

Detection Technologies Used

data loggingacoustic leak detectionleak noise correlation

How It Works

1

IWA/AWWA-standard water audit quantifying all loss components

2

Leakage zone prioritization based on loss volume and economic intervention level

3

Phased deployment of acoustic survey, DMA analysis, and logger programs

4

Quarterly progress reporting with updated loss metrics

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average NRW level for BC municipalities?

BC municipalities typically report NRW levels of 15-30%. Well-managed systems achieve below 10%. Each 1% reduction in NRW for a medium-sized municipality can save $200,000-$500,000 annually.

How long does a full NRW program take to implement?

Phase 1 (audit and zone prioritization) takes 2-3 months. Phase 2 (systematic leak detection and repair) runs 6-12 months. Phase 3 (ongoing monitoring) is continuous.

Key Benefits

  • 20-40% NRW reduction within 12-18 months
  • Data-driven zone prioritization maximizes detection ROI
  • IWA/AWWA-standard water audit methodology
  • Ongoing monitoring measures program effectiveness
  • Deferred capital expenditure on unnecessary pipe replacement

Need Non-Revenue Water (NRW) Program?

Call or email our BC team.

604-239-9934 info@Anyleak.ca

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Service Areas

Available across BC:

VancouverBurnabyRichmondSurreyCoquitlamPort CoquitlamPort MoodyNew WestminsterDeltaLangleyNorth VancouverWest VancouverMaple RidgePitt MeadowsWhite Rock
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Schedule Your Non-Revenue Water (NRW) Program Today

Contact LeakInspections.ca — a division of Anyleak.ca and Leak.ca — for professional non-revenue water (nrw) program across British Columbia.

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