Due to bad economics or poor infrastructure, every year millions of people, most of them children... more Due to bad economics or poor infrastructure, every year millions of people, most of them children, die from diseases associated with inadequate water supply, sanitation and hygiene. Water scarcity, poor water quality and inadequate sanitation negatively impact food security, livelihood choices and educational opportunities for poor families across the world. On September 25th 2015 in the United Nations Resolutions A/RES/70/1 , many countries adopted a set of goals to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure prosperity for all as part of a new sustainable development Goals (SDG) agenda. Each goal has specific targets to be achieved over the next 15 years. Goal 6: " Ensure access to water and sanitation for all " is to achieve universal and equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water for all. Aiming for water security up to 2050, with population growth coupled with a blooming tourism industry, irrigation requirements as well as industrial and commercial growth will put additional pressure on existing water supply network. Hence, there is a high need for a national water policy to respond to future anticipated growth in water demand in Mauritius. Mauritius receives an annual rainfall of about 2000mm which corresponds to an annual volume of about 3700 Mm3. Yet, Mauritius suffers from chronic water shortage problems that can severely have impacts on its economy and the well-being of its population (SOHUN et al, 2012). During the past years, it has become a necessity for the authorities responsible for water supply to water rationing in order to cater for shortage and drastic water cuts. The target for a national water policy is to cover a100% potable water by 2020 and 75% urban sewerage coverage by 2040. The water policy clearly demarcates that to solve the emerging water resources, the supply side as well as the demand side will have to be managed more carefully than at present (Mauritius, 2014). With Climate Change uncertainties and increasing water demand, the authorities should give the highest of priorities to securing water availability for its sustained development in the key sectors such as the social and economic, for ensuring agricultural productivities and food security. The water resources management strategies are the medium to long-term actions that will pave the way for the implementation of the water-related policies and achieve the developmental goals for the water sector. The aim of this paper is to analyse whether the promulgation of a new National Water Policy will enhance the sustainable development of the water sector in the country.
Due to bad economics or poor infrastructure, every year millions of people, most of them children... more Due to bad economics or poor infrastructure, every year millions of people, most of them children, die from diseases associated with inadequate water supply, sanitation and hygiene. Water scarcity, poor water quality and inadequate sanitation negatively impact food security, livelihood choices and educational opportunities for poor families across the world. On September 25th 2015 in the United Nations Resolutions A/RES/70/1 , many countries adopted a set of goals to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure prosperity for all as part of a new sustainable development Goals (SDG) agenda. Each goal has specific targets to be achieved over the next 15 years. Goal 6: " Ensure access to water and sanitation for all " is to achieve universal and equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water for all. Aiming for water security up to 2050, with population growth coupled with a blooming tourism industry, irrigation requirements as well as industrial and commercial growth will put additional pressure on existing water supply network. Hence, there is a high need for a national water policy to respond to future anticipated growth in water demand in Mauritius. Mauritius receives an annual rainfall of about 2000mm which corresponds to an annual volume of about 3700 Mm3. Yet, Mauritius suffers from chronic water shortage problems that can severely have impacts on its economy and the well-being of its population (SOHUN et al, 2012). During the past years, it has become a necessity for the authorities responsible for water supply to water rationing in order to cater for shortage and drastic water cuts. The target for a national water policy is to cover a100% potable water by 2020 and 75% urban sewerage coverage by 2040. The water policy clearly demarcates that to solve the emerging water resources, the supply side as well as the demand side will have to be managed more carefully than at present (Mauritius, 2014). With Climate Change uncertainties and increasing water demand, the authorities should give the highest of priorities to securing water availability for its sustained development in the key sectors such as the social and economic, for ensuring agricultural productivities and food security. The water resources management strategies are the medium to long-term actions that will pave the way for the implementation of the water-related policies and achieve the developmental goals for the water sector. The aim of this paper is to analyse whether the promulgation of a new National Water Policy will enhance the sustainable development of the water sector in the country.
International Journal of Sciences: Basic and Applied Research, 2017
The paper presents a conceptual framework for using Performance Indicators (PIs) in a Small Islan... more The paper presents a conceptual framework for using Performance Indicators (PIs) in a Small Island State (Mauritius) for evaluating water network efficiency. This study uses the IWA/AWWA PI-Concept and benchmarking from which the PIs are derived. Findings from this study show that even Small Island States can adopt PIs as tools for improving water network efficiency and ultimately reducing Non-Revenue Water (NRW), provided that they are developed to suit the specificities of the water utilities of the island. The research study shows that the NRW is 58.9% using the IWA (International Water Association) water balance table whereas the Infrastructure Leakage Index is 21.9 in the small island state of Mauritius. Both methods reveal that non-revenue water is a matter of concern for the network efficiency in the island.
International Journal of Sciences: Basic and Applied Research, 2016
The Water Quality Index (WQI) is a single number that expresses water quality rating by aggregati... more The Water Quality Index (WQI) is a single number that expresses water quality rating by aggregating the measurement of water quality parameters. The aim of this paper is to make an assessment of the Water Quality of the groundwater in the Northern Aquifer in Mauritius by making use of water quality indices using the Brown and his colleagues and the Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment Water Quality Index (CCME WQI) methods. Six water quality parameters were used to determine the WQI at 16 different sampling stations within the northern aquifer. The two methods provided two different ratings;
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The paper presents a conceptual framework for using Performance Indicators (PIs) in a Sm... more Abstract The paper presents a conceptual framework for using Performance Indicators (PIs) in a Small Island State (Mauritius) for evaluating water network efficiency. This study uses the IWA/AWWA PI-Concept and benchmarking from which the PIs are derived. Findings from this study show that even Small Island States can adopt PIs as tools for improving water network efficiency and ultimately reducing Non-Revenue Water (NRW), provided that they are developed to suit the specificities of the water utilities of the island. The research study shows that the NRW is 58.9% using the IWA (International Water Association) water balance table whereas the Infrastructure Leakage Index is 21.9 in the small island state of Mauritius. Both methods reveal that non-revenue water is a matter of concern for the network efficiency in the island. Keywords: Performance Indicators; Small Island State; Non-Revenue Water
The Water Quality Index (WQI) is a single number that expresses water quality rating by aggregati... more The Water Quality Index (WQI) is a single number that expresses water quality rating by aggregating the measurement of water quality parameters. The aim of this paper is to make an assessment of the Water Quality of the groundwater in the Northern Aquifer in Mauritius by making use of water quality indices using the Brown et al and the Canadian Council of M inisters of the Environ ment Water Quality Index (CCM E WQI) methods. Six water quality parameters were used to determine the WQI at 16 different sampling stations within the northern aquifer. The two methods provided two different rat ings; 'Good Water Quality' rating for the Brown et al method and 'Excellent Water Quality' rat ing for the CCM E WQI method. The ratings obtained from both WQI indicate that the water is suitable for drinking purposes. This study shows that WQI can be a valuable tool for water administrators and policy makers for assessing and rating the suitability of the water for different uses.
Due to bad economics or poor infrastructure, every year millions of people, most of them children... more Due to bad economics or poor infrastructure, every year millions of people, most of them children, die from diseases associated with inadequate water supply, sanitation and hygiene. Water scarcity, poor water quality and inadequate sanitation negatively impact food security, livelihood choices and educational opportunities for poor families across the world. On September 25th 2015 in the United Nations Resolutions A/RES/70/1 , many countries adopted a set of goals to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure prosperity for all as part of a new sustainable development Goals (SDG) agenda. Each goal has specific targets to be achieved over the next 15 years. Goal 6: " Ensure access to water and sanitation for all " is to achieve universal and equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water for all. Aiming for water security up to 2050, with population growth coupled with a blooming tourism industry, irrigation requirements as well as industrial and commercial growth will put additional pressure on existing water supply network. Hence, there is a high need for a national water policy to respond to future anticipated growth in water demand in Mauritius. Mauritius receives an annual rainfall of about 2000mm which corresponds to an annual volume of about 3700 Mm3. Yet, Mauritius suffers from chronic water shortage problems that can severely have impacts on its economy and the well-being of its population (SOHUN et al, 2012). During the past years, it has become a necessity for the authorities responsible for water supply to water rationing in order to cater for shortage and drastic water cuts. The target for a national water policy is to cover a100% potable water by 2020 and 75% urban sewerage coverage by 2040. The water policy clearly demarcates that to solve the emerging water resources, the supply side as well as the demand side will have to be managed more carefully than at present (Mauritius, 2014). With Climate Change uncertainties and increasing water demand, the authorities should give the highest of priorities to securing water availability for its sustained development in the key sectors such as the social and economic, for ensuring agricultural productivities and food security. The water resources management strategies are the medium to long-term actions that will pave the way for the implementation of the water-related policies and achieve the developmental goals for the water sector. The aim of this paper is to analyse whether the promulgation of a new National Water Policy will enhance the sustainable development of the water sector in the country.
Due to bad economics or poor infrastructure, every year millions of people, most of them children... more Due to bad economics or poor infrastructure, every year millions of people, most of them children, die from diseases associated with inadequate water supply, sanitation and hygiene. Water scarcity, poor water quality and inadequate sanitation negatively impact food security, livelihood choices and educational opportunities for poor families across the world. On September 25th 2015 in the United Nations Resolutions A/RES/70/1 , many countries adopted a set of goals to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure prosperity for all as part of a new sustainable development Goals (SDG) agenda. Each goal has specific targets to be achieved over the next 15 years. Goal 6: " Ensure access to water and sanitation for all " is to achieve universal and equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water for all. Aiming for water security up to 2050, with population growth coupled with a blooming tourism industry, irrigation requirements as well as industrial and commercial growth will put additional pressure on existing water supply network. Hence, there is a high need for a national water policy to respond to future anticipated growth in water demand in Mauritius. Mauritius receives an annual rainfall of about 2000mm which corresponds to an annual volume of about 3700 Mm3. Yet, Mauritius suffers from chronic water shortage problems that can severely have impacts on its economy and the well-being of its population (SOHUN et al, 2012). During the past years, it has become a necessity for the authorities responsible for water supply to water rationing in order to cater for shortage and drastic water cuts. The target for a national water policy is to cover a100% potable water by 2020 and 75% urban sewerage coverage by 2040. The water policy clearly demarcates that to solve the emerging water resources, the supply side as well as the demand side will have to be managed more carefully than at present (Mauritius, 2014). With Climate Change uncertainties and increasing water demand, the authorities should give the highest of priorities to securing water availability for its sustained development in the key sectors such as the social and economic, for ensuring agricultural productivities and food security. The water resources management strategies are the medium to long-term actions that will pave the way for the implementation of the water-related policies and achieve the developmental goals for the water sector. The aim of this paper is to analyse whether the promulgation of a new National Water Policy will enhance the sustainable development of the water sector in the country.
International Journal of Sciences: Basic and Applied Research, 2017
The paper presents a conceptual framework for using Performance Indicators (PIs) in a Small Islan... more The paper presents a conceptual framework for using Performance Indicators (PIs) in a Small Island State (Mauritius) for evaluating water network efficiency. This study uses the IWA/AWWA PI-Concept and benchmarking from which the PIs are derived. Findings from this study show that even Small Island States can adopt PIs as tools for improving water network efficiency and ultimately reducing Non-Revenue Water (NRW), provided that they are developed to suit the specificities of the water utilities of the island. The research study shows that the NRW is 58.9% using the IWA (International Water Association) water balance table whereas the Infrastructure Leakage Index is 21.9 in the small island state of Mauritius. Both methods reveal that non-revenue water is a matter of concern for the network efficiency in the island.
International Journal of Sciences: Basic and Applied Research, 2016
The Water Quality Index (WQI) is a single number that expresses water quality rating by aggregati... more The Water Quality Index (WQI) is a single number that expresses water quality rating by aggregating the measurement of water quality parameters. The aim of this paper is to make an assessment of the Water Quality of the groundwater in the Northern Aquifer in Mauritius by making use of water quality indices using the Brown and his colleagues and the Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment Water Quality Index (CCME WQI) methods. Six water quality parameters were used to determine the WQI at 16 different sampling stations within the northern aquifer. The two methods provided two different ratings;
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The paper presents a conceptual framework for using Performance Indicators (PIs) in a Sm... more Abstract The paper presents a conceptual framework for using Performance Indicators (PIs) in a Small Island State (Mauritius) for evaluating water network efficiency. This study uses the IWA/AWWA PI-Concept and benchmarking from which the PIs are derived. Findings from this study show that even Small Island States can adopt PIs as tools for improving water network efficiency and ultimately reducing Non-Revenue Water (NRW), provided that they are developed to suit the specificities of the water utilities of the island. The research study shows that the NRW is 58.9% using the IWA (International Water Association) water balance table whereas the Infrastructure Leakage Index is 21.9 in the small island state of Mauritius. Both methods reveal that non-revenue water is a matter of concern for the network efficiency in the island. Keywords: Performance Indicators; Small Island State; Non-Revenue Water
The Water Quality Index (WQI) is a single number that expresses water quality rating by aggregati... more The Water Quality Index (WQI) is a single number that expresses water quality rating by aggregating the measurement of water quality parameters. The aim of this paper is to make an assessment of the Water Quality of the groundwater in the Northern Aquifer in Mauritius by making use of water quality indices using the Brown et al and the Canadian Council of M inisters of the Environ ment Water Quality Index (CCM E WQI) methods. Six water quality parameters were used to determine the WQI at 16 different sampling stations within the northern aquifer. The two methods provided two different rat ings; 'Good Water Quality' rating for the Brown et al method and 'Excellent Water Quality' rat ing for the CCM E WQI method. The ratings obtained from both WQI indicate that the water is suitable for drinking purposes. This study shows that WQI can be a valuable tool for water administrators and policy makers for assessing and rating the suitability of the water for different uses.
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The paper presents a conceptual framework for using Performance Indicators (PIs) in a Small Island State (Mauritius) for evaluating water network efficiency. This study uses the IWA/AWWA PI-Concept and benchmarking from which the PIs are derived. Findings from this study show that even Small Island States can adopt PIs as tools for improving water network efficiency and ultimately reducing Non-Revenue Water (NRW), provided that they are developed to suit the specificities of the water utilities of the island. The research study shows that the NRW is 58.9% using the IWA (International Water Association) water balance table whereas the Infrastructure Leakage Index is 21.9 in the small island state of Mauritius. Both methods reveal that non-revenue water is a matter of concern for the network efficiency in the island.
Keywords: Performance Indicators; Small Island State; Non-Revenue Water
The paper presents a conceptual framework for using Performance Indicators (PIs) in a Small Island State (Mauritius) for evaluating water network efficiency. This study uses the IWA/AWWA PI-Concept and benchmarking from which the PIs are derived. Findings from this study show that even Small Island States can adopt PIs as tools for improving water network efficiency and ultimately reducing Non-Revenue Water (NRW), provided that they are developed to suit the specificities of the water utilities of the island. The research study shows that the NRW is 58.9% using the IWA (International Water Association) water balance table whereas the Infrastructure Leakage Index is 21.9 in the small island state of Mauritius. Both methods reveal that non-revenue water is a matter of concern for the network efficiency in the island.
Keywords: Performance Indicators; Small Island State; Non-Revenue Water