I agree about the importance of better infrastructure but I had to check this 50% loss number. Water distribution efficiency in France was actually 81.5% in 20

I agree about the importance of better infrastructure but I had to check this 50% loss number. Water distribution efficiency in France was actually 81.5% in 2021.[1] Which means 18.5% is lost to leaks. The figure often given is 20%, maybe taking into account the error margins of the studies. According to another study from 2019 [2], it's actually similarly or more efficient than other rich countries in Europe (losses of 21% in the UK, Belgium 27%, Italy 34%). The author of the study says that according to experts reaching efficiency above 85% is extremely difficult. [2] [1] https://www.services.eaufrance.fr/rapport-national https://www.services.eaufrance.fr/rapport-national (Synthese, p.2) [2] Good article about the study (link to PDF inside) : https://www.banquedesterritoires.fr/distribution-deau-20-de-fuites-dans-les-reseaux-depuis-2012 https://www.banquedesterritoires.fr/distribution-deau-20-de-...