What is the efficiency rating of the Holland BPW water distribution system? How much unaccounted water is lost through the system?
Acceptable industry standards for unaccounted water loss is around 10%. This is due to unmetered water leaving the system to fight fires, flush hydrants, water main breaks, inefficient metering and leaks. The most recent data for the Holland BPW system is from Fiscal Year 2008 where the water loss was actually negative (showing we ‘gained’ water). This is possible because our fiscal year ends June 30 during some of the peak water demands of the year. There is a delay in the system from when it is produced and metered at the water filtration plant and when it is metered and used at the customer’s end. The five year average loss of water for the Holland BPW water system is 1.74%.
