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Bangkok has a monsoon type of climate, which is classified into three main seasons: rainy (May–October), cool 4 (November–January), and hot (February–April). Its average annual rainfall is approximately 1,500 millimeters (mm), with about 25% occurring in September. Rainfall is minimal to negligible in the dry months of November to April (Thai Meteorological Department n. ) Domestic and industrial water supplies in Bangkok are provided by a combination of surface water and groundwater, the latter being mainly used in the outskirts of the metropolis.
2010). Individuals who report illegal connections receive 30% of the fine and the MWA officer who acts upon it receives 20% of the fine as an incentive. 2% in FY2008. The latter figure is close to MWA’s target of keeping UFW at not more than 30% of produced water (MWA 2003), which was based on the average NRW of 30% in Asian cities (McIntosh 2003). However, UFW level in FY2008 remained high and can still be reduced. 2% per year. 13 Demand Management Water Consumption MWA has essentially followed the supply-oriented approach to meet the demand for water.
Sources: Annual reports, 1998–2008 of the Metropolitan Waterworks Authority (MWA 1999, 2000, 2001a, 2001b, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009); Department of Provincial Administration. This was first published as Figure 1 in Babel et al. (2010), p. 199. Reprinted with permission of the publisher. Water Quality and Service Reliability MWA is committed to providing safe drinking water and implements quality control measures on three fronts: raw water sources, produced water, and water in the distribution system and taps.