Why is municipal water main leak detection important?

Water main leaks waste millions of gallons annually, increase operating costs, reduce water pressure, and can cause infrastructure damage. Early detection prevents water loss and costly emergency repairs.

How do you detect leaks in large water distribution systems?

We use advanced methods including acoustic leak detection, pressure monitoring, flow analysis, ground-penetrating radar, and satellite leak detection technology to locate leaks in extensive municipal networks.

Can you detect leaks without disrupting water service?

Yes, our non-invasive methods including acoustic detection, pressure monitoring, and remote sensing allow water systems to remain operational during leak detection surveys.

What size water mains can you test?

We can detect leaks in water mains of all sizes, from small distribution lines (2-6 inches) to large transmission mains (48+ inches), using appropriate detection methods for each pipe size and material.

Municipal Water Main Leak Detection

Comprehensive leak detection services for municipal water distribution systems to reduce water loss, protect infrastructure, and optimize system performance for communities across British Columbia.

Municipal Water System Expertise

Complete System Coverage: Distribution mains, transmission lines, and service connections.
Water Loss Reduction: Identify and quantify leaks to reduce non-revenue water losses.
Advanced Detection Methods: Acoustic, pressure monitoring, satellite, and ground-penetrating radar.
Infrastructure Protection: Prevent damage to roads, buildings, and underground utilities.
Regulatory Compliance: Meet provincial and federal water management requirements.

Water Infrastructure We Service

Distribution Water Mains

Transmission Pipelines

Service Connection Lines

Hydrant and Valve Systems

Pressure Reducing Stations

Pump Station Piping

Our Municipal Water Main Services

Acoustic Leak Detection

Advanced acoustic leak detection using sensitive listening equipment to identify the sound signatures of water leaks in buried distribution systems.

Ground microphone surveys
Correlator leak pinpointing
Noise logger deployment

Pressure & Flow Analysis

Comprehensive pressure and flow monitoring to identify system anomalies, pressure drops, and flow irregularities that indicate potential leaks.

Pressure monitoring networks
Flow meter analysis
District metered area assessment

Water Loss Management

Comprehensive water loss assessment and management programs to reduce non-revenue water and improve system efficiency for municipal utilities.

Water balance analysis
Non-revenue water quantification
Leak prioritization strategies

Municipal Water Loss Impact

Municipal water systems typically lose 15-30% of treated water through leaks, costing communities millions in lost revenue, increased treatment costs, and infrastructure damage.

Revenue Loss: Unaccounted water directly reduces municipal revenue and increases costs.
Treatment Costs: Treating water that leaks away wastes energy and chemical resources.
Infrastructure Damage: Water main breaks can damage roads, sidewalks, and buildings.
Service Pressure: Leaks reduce system pressure affecting service quality.