The strategic development for water loss prevention

Abstract The population growth and urbanization have gained importance in the Water Resource Management (WRM) works. classic approach relation to development of water resources has lost its sustainability. has, therefore, become an important, but also becoming a scarce natural source due global warming climate change impacts end results. major aim WRM is increase Distribution Network (WDN) keep supply sustenance by decreasing demand. new approaches should take into consideration more refined manner supply–demand balance with improvements WDN. Recently, performance one significant investment topics Turkey. However, data from Turkish Statistical Institute any academic research this field shown that there loss around 50% current distribution systems. In comparison other developed countries, very high. It became, necessary each Resources Administration track on costs, leakage losses technological investments. scope study, levels reduction strategy possibilities are Sakarya City WDM system, These strategies applications been presented detail. Finally, extent accuracy these shown, which may provide guidance for administrations departments world.