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This report focuses on water loss in small rural water supply systems in developing countries - systems designed for 500-2,500 people, with water distribution via standposts, yard taps, or, in some cases, direct house connections.

TitleWater loss in rural water systems in developing countries
Publication TypeMiscellaneous
Year of Publication1991
AuthorsWyatt, A
Secondary TitleWASH reprint: field report
Volumeno. 341
Paginationvi, 42 p.: 4 boxes, 5 fig.
Date Published1991-01-01
PublisherEnvironmental Health Project (EHP)
Place PublishedArlington, VA, USA
Keywordsleakage, maintenance, operation, piped distribution, rural areas, wastage
Abstract

This report focuses on water loss in small rural water supply systems in developing countries - systems designed for 500-2,500 people, with water distribution via standposts, yard taps, or, in some cases, direct house connections. The report discusses the benefits of reducing water loss, the factors involved in it, procedures for investigating water loss, and methods of preventing it.

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