Water Loss Reduction and Leak Detection

Water losses, whether from leaks, faulty meters, unmetered connections, or other causes, can be a serious financial and operational problem for water supply utilities. Leak detection efforts can significantly reduce waste and conserve our water.

If the 'unaccounted for' difference between the amount of water produced and the amount of water sold is more than 15% then your system deserves further examination with a detailed water audit.

• Do you know if your system is losing water?
• If so, how much water?
• Are your costs increasing?

The answer to these and other questions about your water system's operations can be answered by you, and the Division of Water Resources is available to help you get these answers.

Assistance Offered

Water Loss Reduction Video
A great video that explains water audits and leak detection.  Call or drop us a line to learn more and get yourself a copy.

Water Audit Assistance
Division staff will assist you in conducting a water audit and in planning an effective survey of your system to identify losses.

Leak Detection Equipment
Specially designed electronic equipment can be borrowed from the Division at no charge for detecting the sounds made by underground leaks in water lines, valves, and hydrants.

Benefits

Reduced

• raw water requirements
• machnery wear and tear
• pumping costs
• treatment caused by leakage into sanitary sewers
• safety hazards and emergency repairs

Improved

• fire protection
• reserve capacity
• knowledge and confidence in the water system
• maps and drawings of water line locations
• employee morale
• customer relations