AWWA DSS71292

This paper discusses the water loss audit process recently employed for DeKalb County, Georgia, whose water distribution system contains over 2,500 miles of mains and whose 740,000 residents consume approximately 78 MGD. Results of the audit, a "path forward" for achieving identified objectives, lessons learned, challenges encountered implementing water loss audit recommendations, and best practices for water loss audit preparation, are also presented. It is important to note that north Georgia, which includes DeKalb County, experienced a two-year drought from late 2007 to June 2009, which accentuated the need for this water loss audit. Includes tables, figures.