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CIWEM Certified Training:
Managing Leaks
Since 2025, Watura has partnered with the leading international organisation in sustainable water and environmental resource management, the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM).
We are proud to provide trainees with access to our officially CIWEM-certified training on Managing Leaks.
This certification confirms the technical quality and educational rigour of our content, while proving that our training meets the needs of professionals worldwide.
videos
5h30
total duration
6
CIWEM CPD Credit
Strengthen your understanding of Leaks and Non-Revenue Water (NRW).
Take advantage of the flexibility of e-learning
Learn when and where you want — access our courses from your computer, tablet or smartphone. Need to take a break? Pick up later where you left off.
Solidify your knowledge over time
Need a reminder? You can access our courses for 12 months. Watch our videos and sharpen your skills as many times as you want.
Track your progress step by step
Start off with an initial assessment to know what you need to focus on. After finishing a course, do a final assessment to see how far you’ve come.
What you will learn
- Definition and classification of Non-Revenue Water (NRW)
- Consequences and root causes of water loss in drinking water networks
- Leak detection: importance, methods, and challenges
- Sectorisation: principles and practical implementation
- Overview of leak detection techniques:
- Electro-acoustic methods (pre-location, cross-correlation, pinpointing)
- Hydrophone-based detection
- Tracer gas techniques (helium, nitrogen/hydrogen mixtures)
- Leak management and repair process: steps and best practices
- Planning and implementing an NRW reduction action plan
Learning outcomes
Initial Evaluations
+20 questions to find out what you already know about Leaks and Non-Revenue Water. Focus on the key points!
Course 1 – Introduction to Non-Revenue Water Reduction
- Basics about Non-Revenue Water
- Implementing a Plan
Course 2 – Leak Management in Drinking Water Networks
- The Importance of Detecting Leaks
- Carrying out Diagnostic Tests
- Leak Management
Course 3 – Electro-Acoustic Leak Detection
- Introduction to Electro-Acoustic Leak Detection
- Acoustic Prelocation
- Acoustic Cross-Correlation
- Other Cross-Correlation Techniques
- Other Cross-Correlation Techniques
- Finding the Leaks
- Other Acoustic Techniques
Course 4 – Tracer Gas Leak Detection
- Tracer Gas Leak Detection
Final Evaluation
Find out what you know about Leaks and Non-Revenue Water.
Educational content developed by experts
easily accessible with your Watura account
Short Videos
Concise videos that help you learn key concepts with ease!
An Initial Evaluation to determine educational needs
Find out what you already know and save time by only focusing what you haven’t yet learnt.
Practice questions for effective learning
Discover what you’ve learned after every video and get detailed explanations with just a click.
Additional Content
Put together your own digital textbook and easily find key information.
Frequently Asked Questions - Managing Leaks
How does evaluation work?
There are two evaluations—an initial evaluation to determine your educational needs and a final test to see what you’ve learned. The two evaluations contain the same questions in order to measure your progress after taking the course.
Can I rewatch the videos and redo the evaluations after passing the course?
Absolutely! You can access all our videos and evaluations for 12 months. Take the course again if you need a refresher on some aspects.
Can I get a certificate?
Once you’ve passed a course, you can download a completion certificate.
Can I pause my course?
Yes, your progress is saved after each video and you can pick up where you left off.
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