AWWA ACE63242

This slide presentation outlines water accountability efforts in Austin, Texas. Topics outlined include: Water Accountability Committee, formed in late 2004 in response to new state water audit requirement; non-revenue water components such as meter inaccuracies and real loss from leaks and breaks in the distribution system; initial results of the FY05 Water Audit, including water audit software; and, next steps for the utility, including continue Accountability Committee, complete detailed Annual Water Audit, implement Enhanced Meter Testing and Repair Program, further quantify the components of real losses, and implement systematic leak detection efforts. Includes tables, figures.