Validating water audits to meet annual water loss reporting requirements in California

Key takeaways

California requires water agencies and utilities in the state to report water losses annually with a completed Level 1 validation.
Each year, E Source’s certified water loss consultants support nearly 100 water agencies and utilities with the water audit validation process to comply with California’s requirements.
E Source provides a thorough review of the utility or agency’s water audit and associated documentation, a discussion of practices around data management and review, and guidance on next steps and leak mitigation strategies.

The challenge

California requires the water agencies and utilities operating in the state to report water losses annually. And each water audit must receive a Level 1 validation. This review for completeness ensures that the water loss report uses the best available data and water system information.

The solution

Annually, E Source’s water loss consultants help close to 100 water agencies and utilities with a water audit validation to comply with California’s requirements. Our certified experts provide a thorough and experienced review of the following, all with the lens of accurate water loss reporting:

Supply data and meter accuracy
Summary billing data and customer metering practices
System and infrastructure information

The results

Water utilities and agencies that participate in a validation session with our experts get a thorough review of their water audit. They also receive guidance on how to improve water audit accuracy and insight into system efficiency.