Leak Detectives: Dogs Sniff Out Failing Wastewater Systems

From beach contamination to leaking sewers to failing wastewater systems, these dogs know how to sniff out a problem.
Leak Detectives: Dogs Sniff Out Failing Wastewater Systems
Training a dog to recognize waste takes eight months to a year. Reynolds and his staff look for sporting or working breeds that have drive and will work for rewards.

For thousands of years dogs have tracked game for humans. Now they’re tracking threats to human health.

Several years ago, Scott Reynolds realized he could use dogs to detect wastewater. Now, after a few years of training and field experience, his Environmental Canine Services...

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