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Utility Services Associates (USA) is one of the most tenured companies in the United States providing Non-Revenue Water (NRW) consultation over a wide range of disciplines since the mid-1980\u2019s.\u00a0 Back then, many utilities approached maintenance reactively (\u201cout-of-sight-out-of-mind\u201d), which led to delayed maintenance and underinvestment.\u00a0 Many of those same utilities are now paying a heavy price as water lines are leaking at alarming rates and demand and droughts outpace supply.\u00a0 The American Water Works Association (AWWA) reports that water infrastructure in the United States alone will likely need an investment of One Trillion Dollars over the next 25 years \u2081.<\/p>\n

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Non-Revenue Water<\/strong><\/p>\n

USA uses the most current methods and procedures set forth in the AWWA\u2019s M36 Manual of Water Supply Practices, the AWWA\u2019s Water Audit Software, and the EPA\u2019s Water Modeling Software to collect and analyze data for our customers.\u00a0 As active members in the AWWA, we are proud to have current members on the AWWA Water Loss Control Committee that have participated in the development of the Water Audit Software.<\/p>\n

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Water Audits<\/strong><\/p>\n

Water Audit exercises identify projects that reduce and mitigate future water loss.\u00a0 Utilities with very high water loss may have numerous factors contributing to this loss, including: water leakage; meter deteriorations and billing discrepancies; excess system pressure, infrastructure age; improper equipment and material specifications; and poor installation and operating practices.\u00a0 Projects must be identified, prioritized, and cost (benefit) estimated to position the Utility for success.<\/p>\n

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Water Leak Detection Survey & Pinpointing<\/strong><\/p>\n

While water leak detection is but one component of a complete water system asset management program, it is usually the most cost effective and quickest way to recover water and revenue losses.\u00a0 An active leak detection program is also one of the best ways to mitigate losses in other areas of the water system, such as: lowering pumping and treating costs; reducing overtime hours due to emergency call outs for leak repairs; and lower liability claims by locating and repairing leaks before they become catastrophic events.<\/p>\n

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Regarding the technology itself, over the last 10-15 years, many new types of equipment, technologies and procedures have become available \u2013 some better than others.\u00a0 When it comes to a leak survey, we are proud to have access to and use multiple types of equipment.\u00a0 We are not tied to any single manufacturer and therefore we can use whatever equipment we believe is most effective.<\/p>\n

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We also develop methods and procedures specific to our customer\u2019s individual system.\u00a0 For example, the approach to survey PVC is much different than the procedures and methods used on metallic and AC systems.\u00a0 To put it simply, we will cater our equipment, procedure and methods to meet each customer\u2019s specific needs to achieve the highest rate of return.<\/p>\n

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Auxiliary Services<\/strong><\/p>\n

USA provides customizable auxiliary services to meet the customer\u2019s need.\u00a0 These include (not limited to):<\/p>\n

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