Italy is the region’s worst offender by volume, losing over three times as much water as Britain does (and 41% of all of its piped water). Ireland and Bulgaria lose more than half of their supply
. The country’s average stands only marginally lower, at 23%. That is the equivalent to the water held in over half-a-million Olympic-sized swimming pools each year.
Italy is the region’s worst offender by volume, losing over three times as much water as Britain does . Ireland and Bulgaria lose more than 50% of their supply. Europe’s network of water pipes is vast, stretching 4.3m km . It can be tough to locate the source of leaks, particularly in rural areas. Some companies are turning to advanced technology to patch them up. Acoustic systems and smart sensors can measure flow and pressure to identify problems almost in real time. Thermal-imaging cameras mounted on drones can pinpoint underground leaks.
Water companies have long underinvested in routine maintenance; parts of Europe’s network of water pipes are over 50 years old. Some governments are now implementing long-term water plans in the hope of matching the success of Denmark, Germany and the Netherlands, which lose less than 10% of their supply. The downside for consumers is that this will probably lead to higher water bills: the three countries have some of the highest tariffs in Europe.
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