word
non-revenue water
non REV-en-yoo WAW-ter
nɒn ˈrɛvənjuː ˈwɔːtərListen
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Syllable breakdown
nonrevenuewater
Dictionary meaning
water that is produced and distributed by a utility but does not generate revenue because it is lost through leaks (real losses), metering errors, or illegal connections (apparent losses); a major efficiency challenge for urban water utilities worldwide; global average non-revenue water is estimated at 35 percent of total production
Examples
- The city reduced non-revenue water from 45 percent to 18 percent by replacing aged cast-iron pipes.
- Non-revenue water represents millions of dollars in lost revenue and wasted treatment costs for the utility.
Synonyms: NRW, water losses, unaccounted-for water
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