Nonrevenue Water Capacity Assessment and Implementing Intelligent Water Leak Detection Technology and Water Loss Management Systems in Rawalpindi City of Punjab, Pakistan

TA No: TA-10198

Executing Agency: Housing,Urban Devt.& Public Health_Engrng Dept.; Local Government and Community Development Department, Government of Punjab

Project number: 55236-001

Contract name: Nonrevenue Water Capacity Assessment and Implementing Intelligent Water Leak Detection Technology and Water Loss Management Systems in Rawalpindi City of Punjab, Pakistan

Description: Objective and Purpose of the Assignment
1. The primary objective of this assignment is to tackle the issue of NRW in Rawalpindi City, while simultaneously enhancing the proficiency of the local workforce involved in sustainable NRW management within the region. The assignment aims to achieve the following objectives:
(i) Understanding and developing the capabilities and capacity of the Rawalpindi Water and Sanitation Agency (R-WASA) for managing NRW.
(ii) Conducting a water balance exercise to understand the status of NRW and develop a strategy for reducing NRW.
(iii) Intelligent water loss management systems using internet of things (IoT) technologies will be set up and implemented. These systems will have multiple functionalities such as geographic information system (GIS) and Remote Sensing (RS) management, water leak detection via portable sensors, and remote monitoring of water pressure and flow through IoT sensors. These interventions are expected to aid in effective water resource management. Select sites to test and validate the effectiveness of the intelligent water loss management system. Before implementation of the system, the consultant will conduct a comprehensive facility investigation and necessary surveys, hydraulic assessment, water pressure evaluation, and water leak detection and rectification. (iv) Capacity building initiatives will be launched to foster knowledge dissemination and technology transfer. This aims to equip the local personnel (R-WASA) with the necessary skills and understanding to operate and maintain the newly implemented systems.

Duration: 16 months