Purpose of This Report
The purpose of this evaluation was to determine how much water the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans (SWBNO) was losing through its water distribution system and what policies and practices it employed to reduce water loss. The evaluation sought to determine if the SWBNO followed best practices for water loss control and if these policies and practices were effectively implemented throughout the SWBNO system. Given the importance of the SWBNO in providing safe drinking water reliably and affordably, it is important that the SWBNO manage this critical resource efficiently and effectively.