On the Evaluation of Water Loss Control Practices in Ethiopian Cities, the Case of Mekelle Water and Sewerage Service Enterprise.

Abstract

Following the review of the literature with regard to water loss control and reduction practice of different types of urban water supply organizations or enterprises, this project paper focuses on the evaluation of water loss control practice in Water and Sewerage Service Enterprises of Ethiopian Cities taking the case of Mekelle Water and Sewerage Service Enterprise. Both primary and secondary data on the amount of water losses, causes of water losses , efforts made by the leadership to reduce loss, and the challenges ahead have been collected and analyzed taking the international association best practice of water loss control and it has been reached to conclude that the water control system was not properly practiced as it has been a focus for several years by other organization in developed nations. The leadership has gained full understanding to the problem of water losses and yet been given attention to take measures to reduce the loss significantly. Mekelle Water and Sewerage Service Enterprise will gain advantage from the enhancement of water loss control system in many ways including increase safe drinking water coverage, enhance revenue, etc… It is evident that these advantages could also be equally applicable to other urban water supply enterprises in Ethiopia.