Water Use Efficiency Current Status Assessment in the Context of WATenERgy CYCLE Project

Water use efficiency is a crucial issue in drinking water utilities as it is connected to environmental and economic consequences. WATenERgy CYCLE project aims at developing a methodological approach towards efficient and effective transnational water and energy resources management in the Balkan–Me...

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Main Authors: Stavroula Tsitsifli, Anastasia Papadopoulou, Vasilis Kanakoudis, Konstantinos Gonelas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-07-01
Series:Proceedings
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2504-3900/2/11/602
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Summary:Water use efficiency is a crucial issue in drinking water utilities as it is connected to environmental and economic consequences. WATenERgy CYCLE project aims at developing a methodological approach towards efficient and effective transnational water and energy resources management in the Balkan–Mediterranean area. The paper presents the results of performance evaluation of the water supply systems of the water utilities involved in the project, both at local and national level. The methodology used in the water balance and performance indicators as well as data on the operational status of the water supply systems. The results showed that Non-Revenue Water is one of the major problems addressed.
ISSN:2504-3900