Smart Meter Based Assessment of Post-Meter Water Leakage in Public Areas: Pilot Study in Antalya, Türkiye
Environmental and Earth Sciences Proceedings, cilt.44, sa.1, ss.1-7, 2026 (Hakemli Dergi)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 44 Sayı: 1
- Basım Tarihi: 2026
- Doi Numarası: 10.3390/eesp2026044029
- Dergi Adı: Environmental and Earth Sciences Proceedings
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.1-7
- Yozgat Bozok Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
Post-meter water leakage management is critical because leaks occurring after the subscriber meter often remain undetected for long periods, resulting in substantial water wastage and increased abstraction, treatment, and pumping requirements. This study presents a pilot application in Antalya, Türkiye, covering 29 public areas, including schools, mosques, cemeteries, parks, public toilets, health service units, and municipal buildings. Smart meters recording 15-min interval data over nine months were used to distinguish water consumption from post-meter leakage. The analysis revealed high leakage volumes, particularly in schools (7955 m3), cemeteries (3233 m3), and mosques (2721 m3), with the highest leakage ratio observed in mosques (0.77). Overall, post-meter leakages significantly increased operational costs, energy use, and associated greenhouse gas emissions.