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Value Creation Alone Is Not Enough
Introduction
Persistent Non-Revenue Water (NRW) demands more than repeated technical responses. This article builds on previous publications reframing NRW as a system outcome in Understanding Non-Revenue Water as a Governance System and Trust Challenge,
Management rarely makes consequential financial decisions without knowing the organization's financial position. They expect to understand what the organization owns, what it owes, what is coming in, what is going out, and where material exposures exist. Water
Non-Revenue Water (NRW) is usually most visible through its operational problems: leaking pipes, inaccurate meters, illegal connections, billing failures, infrastructure damage, and water theft. These problems demand attention because they directly contribute to water and revenue losses.
Water management is undergoing a fundamental transformation. For decades, organizations have concentrated on measuring water consumption, monitoring water quality, expanding infrastructure, and achieving regulatory compliance. While these activities remain ess