The Impact
SMEC adopted a holistic solution that incorporated capacity building, cost benefit analysis and innovative technical delivery. The project interventions exceeded the project objectives and resulted in several notable benefits including:
- Increased system knowledge, including water distribution and critical point layout, which improved accuracy of water balance measurement;
- Reduced water loss through the ability to remotely monitor inflow and reservoir levels;
- Provision of auditable check meters to provide accurate System Input Volume (reduced water purchase);
- Skills development and training of local municipal officials; and
- Community engagement that led to a reduction in consumption and an improvement in meter reading data.
This project has deepened the client’s ability to understand and manage non-revenue water challenges. Rowan Griffioen, Project Director and Non-Revenue Water Specialist said:
Anticipated annual savings:
Item | Savings per annum (kl) | Savings per annum (R) |
Water Management Devices (all) | 5 567 | R171 282.99 |
Leaks Repaired | 652 917 | R6 790 331.70 |
Water Balance (corrections) | 156 356 | R1 626 103.27 |
Total | 814 839 | R8 587 717.96 |