Pipeline Assessment Technology Helps English Water Utility Love Every Drop

Keeping its network of more than 38000 km (or 22,000 miles) of water mains in working order is extremely important for Anglian Water. The utility serves the East of England, an area that is among the driest in the country, receiving only approximately 600 mm (23.6 in.) of rain each year on average—significantly less than elsewhere in England. In response to a projection of future significant population growth in the area, the utility evaluated 7.2 km (4.5 miles) of an existing line between a reservoir and a treatment facility to determine if it could stand up to increased stress.