Water Supply and Irrigation Systems Business Guide
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Excessive Costs from Unmanaged Leakage in Delivery Networks
$ per gallon lost (UARL persists at 10-30% even in managed systems)Leaks during irrigation scheduling and delivery confirmation cause continuous water waste, escalating pumping, treatment, and repair expenses. Without pressure management or leak detection, utilities incur ongoing operational overruns from lost water volumes. This is a core component of real losses in NRW, requiring constant intervention.
Idle Capacity from Leaks and Pressure Imbalances in Irrigation Delivery
20-50% capacity lost to NRW in typical systemsUndetected leaks and poor pressure management in irrigation networks reduce effective capacity, leading to idle equipment and supply shortages during peak scheduling. Utilities lose potential delivery volumes to recurring physical losses, bottlenecking service to irrigation users. Proactive controls are needed to restore full throughput.
Fines from Environmental Non-Compliance Due to Maintenance Neglect
$5,000-$50,000 per violation annuallyFailure to conduct routine inspections and cleaning results in non-compliance with environmental regulations, exposing operators to fines and legal issues. Regular servicing is required to meet EPA and regional standards, and lapses lead to recurring penalties. This is a documented risk in wastewater and irrigation pump operations.
Idle Equipment and Downtime from Preventable Pump Failures
$20,000+ per station per year in lost capacityLack of routine maintenance like seal checks, bearing inspections, and cleaning leads to clogs, breakdowns, and system downtime. This causes capacity loss in water supply and irrigation as pumps become idle, reducing throughput. Industry standards highlight this as a recurring issue without preventive schedules.