Meter Replacement
Definition
A water meter is a device used to measure the amount of water flowing through a pipe which is usually supplied to households.
Why This Matters
Water meters eventually degrade with usage and age thus there is need for replacement over the years. New water meters are usually more accurate to read which give insight to how much water is actually being used. The Barbados Water Authority implemented their Water Meter Replacement Programme to modernize, replace and upgrade old water meters to reduce water loss.
Measurement and Limitations
The data included in this study range from 2014-2017.
Data Source
The Barbados Water Authority (BWA)
References
The Barbados Water Authority (BWA)
Meter Replacement in the Sustainable Development Goals
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6. Ensure access to water and sanitation for all
Clean, accessible water for all is an essential part of the world we want to live in. There is sufficient fresh water on the planet to achieve this. But 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. Drought afflicts some of the world’s poorest countries, worsening hunger and malnutrition.
By 2050, at least one in four people is likely to live in a country affected by chronic or recurring shortages of fresh water.
Related Meter Replacement Targets
Support and strengthen the participation of local communities in improving water and sanitation management
11. Make cities inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable
Cities are hubs for ideas, commerce, culture, science, productivity, social development and much more. At their best, cities have enabled people to advance socially and economically.
However, many challenges exist to maintaining cities in a way that continues to create jobs and prosperity while not straining land and resources. Common urban challenges include congestion, lack of funds to provide basic services, a shortage of adequate housing and declining infrastructure.
The challenges cities face can be overcome in ways that allow them to continue to thrive and grow, while improving resource use and reducing pollution and poverty. The future we want includes cities of opportunities for all, with access to basic services, energy, housing, transportation and more.
Related Meter Replacement Targets
By 2030, ensure access for all to adequate, safe and affordable housing and basic services and upgrade slums
