Water Loss Training Event - 18 & 19 February 2027

This two-day water loss training event is aimed at assisting water suppliers manage water losses. The event is held every two years. This is an ideal opportunity for water network staff and management to learn more about water loss and the management of water supply networks. There will be presentations on the recently updated WaterNZ Water Loss Guidelines, and on smart metering. Come, learn, share, and discuss. There will also be a small expo. With real water losses now being part of the Water Service Authority's (Taumata Arowai's) Environmental Performance Masures, there should be a renewed focus on this important area of water network management. The venue is the Holiday Inn, Auckland Airport 2 Ascot Road, Auckland, where accommodati on is also available. This event follows on from the Feb 2025 and previous 2 day water loss events, and is aimed at assisting water suppliers manage water losses from their water supply networks. The program will cover the calculation of water balances, water loss performance indicators, setting targets, network sectorization and pressure management, active leak detection and monitoring. The detailed programme is shown below. At this next event there will be a focus on the use and benefits of using smart meters, and case studies will be shared by several water suppliers. Installing 'smart meters' where previously customers were 'unmetered' presents the opportunity to learn about levels of 'private leakage' (from underground service pipes) which is important when 'assessing' unmetered customer water use. Other water loss management case studies will also be presented, and there will be opportunity for interaction and discussion. The main presenter will be Richard Taylor (Thomas Consultants). Other presenters include Milene (Brazil - involved with the IWA Water Loss Specialist Group - photo below) and Charles Chaplin(Detection Services) on Active Leak Detection technologies. Case studies will be presented by Watercare. There will be a small expo (8 booths) and partners/suppliers will have an opportunity to present on their latest products and services during the event. There are a limited number of rooms available at the Holiday Inn Auckland Airport for the event at a discounted rate . There is information on making a booking in the image below (after the programme). Please contact Richard Taylor (the event organizer) if you have any queries. If payment by Credit Card is not an option for you, then manual invoicing can be arranged. Please email [email protected]. If you purchase using Eventbrite you will receive a GST tax invoice.