Noninvasive leak detection reduces water loss
Problem
The Greensboro (N.C.) Water Resources Department used electronic listeners to locate leaks throughout a 1,500-mile service area. The technology had limited accuracy, especially when locating leaks under roadways and concrete structures. Officials searched for a more reliable solution that would not disrupt service or require excavation.
Solution
The city adopted LeakFinder, a Windows-based acoustic leak detection system from Echologics. An enhanced correlation function enables it to accurately identify and locate narrow-band leak noise in pipes of all diameters and materials.
Result: "We quickly pinpointed more than 50 leaks of various sizes
