Mobile DMA testing for leakage assessment: perspectives from Ontario, Canada

Abstract The formation of discrete regions in a water distribution system, referred to as district metered areas (DMAs), can be a pragmatic approach to diagnose both system and leakage characteristics. Their application, however, has historically been limited in the North American context owing in part to their costly implementation and operational challenges. Both to overcome these barriers and to demonstrate the benefits of DMAs, a leakage …