Water Loss Audits (ft. Brandon Bowman)

Water loss is more than a utility challenge - it can have a direct impact on budgets, infrastructure planning, and the cost of service for residents. In this episode of OMAG All Access, host William Shepherd sits down with Brandon Bowman, State Programs Director for the Oklahoma Rural Water Association (ORWA), to discuss how water loss audits help municipalities and rural water systems identify hidden leaks, improve meter accuracy, and recover lost revenue.Brandon explains the difference between real loss and apparent loss, shares statewide data on the financial impact of water loss, and highlights how ORWA’s no-cost technical assistance program is helping Oklahoma utilities save water, strengthen operations, and better serve their communities.Whether you're a city manager, utility director, public works professional, or elected official, this episode offers practical insights into protecting one of your community’s most valuable resources.Listen now to learn how water loss audits can help your utility improve efficiency, reduce costs, and build a more sustainable future.For more information, visit OMAG.org or ORWA.org.