A systematic approach to collecting the information about incoming water flow, wastewater output, the water uses and the related processes within the facility
Some of the activities which are part of the water audit scope are:
Review of data/ information, layout, and log sheet.
Comprehensive water balance.
Review of waste water reuse & recycling plan.
Review, preparation/ amendment in lay out of water distribution system.
Unit wise industrial, utilities, domestic water consumption.
Raw water and waste water consumption log book/ sheet.
Study of existing water consumption monitoring system including water meter sizes, reading etc.
Review of records, w.r.t. calibration of water flow meters.
Review of maintenance records for pipeline and plumbing.
Pumping system for water distribution.
Review of motors installed in various bore wells/ open wells/ other sources w.r.t. its capacity and its efficiency.
Study of flow and power consumption pattern for water drawing motors.
Suggest alternate efficient options for utility water pumping.
Review of waste water collection system.
Review mechanism for detecting, quantify in and fixing leaks; includes photographs, illustrations, and sample computation with visual inspection of piping system to identify water leakages.
Review of raw water & treated waste water quality report.
Review of benchmarking for water consumption. (Ref- Regulatory authority & best perform figures)
Analysis of historical water consumption data & water consumption pattern.
Preparation of schematic drawing of existing water system.
Study of storage tanks and understanding for water leakages, if any.
Study of any water treatment system installed to treat water for using drinking or any other purpose.
Designing of water consumption monitoring system to improve monitoring, identify leakages, to control consumption etc.
Review of cooling system (Cooling tower, Compressor, Motors etc.)
Review of water requirement for horticulture in plant and colony.