Intermittent water distribution is the key problems of many water authorities in developing countriesrnincluding Ethiopia. Hence, this research was conducted to carry out the assessment of the waterrndistribution network of Metu town existing water supply system which is located in western Oromiarnregion of Ethiopia. To examine the hydraulic performance of the water distribution network, waterrnCAD modeling was adopted. Accordingly, different reviewed reports, percentage of Non-Revenuernfor water, and discussions with water service personnel were conducted to analyze water losses andrnleakage management practice in the town. As per the analyzed results; the current maximum waterrndemand in Metu town is estimated at 4,206.93 m3/day, while small reservoirs capacity and low pumprnefficiency were observed in the town water distribution networks. According to simulated results;rnthe maximum of 203.68m and 199.49m, and minimum of 5.36m and 2.97m water pressure headrnwere examined in the transmission and distribution main, respectively. Further, the analyzed waterrnlosses result in Metu town indicates that about 34.64% of production is Non-Revenue Water.rnThereby, apparent losses cover 21.12% of total loss and 13.52 % were physical losses. Accordingly,rnfor the case of Metu town apparent losses are more significant, however physical losses contributedrnconsiderable volume of lost. In general, rising in water demand, small capacities of existingrninfrastructures and large volume of water loss were leads to intermittent water distribution in Metu.rnHence, most of residences were not satisfied on the town water service. Therefore, it is significant tornrehabilitate and improve the water distribution system capacities and providing more attention tornwater losses reduction policies and strategies are vital for remedial measures.rnKEY WORD: water distribution network, hydraulic water CAD modeling, water loss, leakagernmanagement, Metu town, Oromia region, Ethiopia.