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Acknowledgments

Coauthors
Thanks to David Pearson and Stuart Trow who prepared Chapter 9, which is an excellent
chapter on the economics of water loss control.

Acknowledgments for Case Study Material Submitted
Thanks go to the authors of the original case studies and papers presented in this book.
The authors are recognized in their individual sections.
Additionally the authors would like to thank the multitude of water utility
professionals who permitted their data to be published in this text. (Readers are urged
to see the original case studies as some changes have been made during editing).
A special note of thanks goes to the American Water Works Association who
approved the reproduction of many of their copyrighted articles, manual excerpts and
case study accounts. (Readers are urged to see the original AWWA publications as some
changes have been made during editing).
Special thanks also go to the American Water Works Association Research Foundation,
who approved the reproduction of data, tables and charts published in their latest water
loss research publications. (Readers are urged to see the original AwwaRF reports since
they provide an excellent source of additional water loss control information).

Committees
The authors would like to thank all of their colleagues on the Water Loss Control
Committee of the American Water Works Association, and the Water Loss Task Force of
the International Water Association, many of whom are bringing forth the innovative
technologies detailed in this text and serve tirelessly in these volunteer roles. Their joint
efforts have resulted in great advances in standardization of methodology and greatly
improved awareness of the need to better manage our limited water supplies.

General
The authors would like to also extend thanks to all of their clients, colleagues and fellow
service providers who are advancing the efficiency in the water supply industry
throughout the world.
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