Water Loss and Leak Detection Industry Updates

  1. As U.S. Takes On Major Lead Line Replacement Projects, Water Loss Is Set To Decline 1/3/2024

    With the Biden administration pushing forward on a multi-billion-dollar overhaul of the nation’s buried drinking water infrastructure, lead contamination may not be the only crisis facing our water systems now set to be solved.

  2. Tackling The Water Crisis 1/3/2024
    It's a sobering fact that global freshwater demand could outstrip supply by more than 50% by 2030. Despite this, more than 158 million cubic feet of water are still lost around the world each day through leakage. To put that in context, that's the same as losing 12,000 Olympic-size swimming pools of drinking water each day.
  3. The Importance Of Control Valve Training 12/28/2023

    By understanding how to implement a pressure management program, the amount of recoverable water losses can be staggering, as well as have a significant reduction in pipe breakages.

  4. Making The Most Of Data And Decision Intelligence 11/21/2023

    Hear how utilities are overcoming operational challenges, such as non-revenue water and leak detection, using digital technologies.

  5. Enhancing Water Conservation Through Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) At EBMUD 11/14/2023

    Water Online recently spoke with Dave Wallenstein, P.E., a licensed mechanical and civil engineer with East Bay MUD, about how they are using AMI to conserve water.

  6. Optimizing Water Utility Operations Through Data-Driven Insights 11/9/2023

    Limited visibility into distribution networks can cause issues like undetected leaks and billing inaccuracies. AMI and analytics can provide continuous monitoring for improved anomaly detection and prioritized actions.

  7. AMI Data = Insights For Water Utilities 10/20/2023

    Discover how analytics can amplify the benefits of AMI in identifying non-revenue water losses and enhancing customer service. 

  8. Stop 3 Water Loss Thieves Cold With Analytics 10/20/2023

    Learn how water utilities can reduce apparent and real water losses by including analytics as an integral component of AMI strategy. 

  9. 3 Steps To Scare Off Non-Revenue Water Loss 10/19/2023

    This is the time of the year for ghouls, goblins, and things that go bump in the night. Of all the scary things that your water utility might confront on all hallows ‘eve, however, the most chilling might be unforeseen non-revenue water losses from leaks, theft or meter inaccuracies.

  10. Early Leak Detection Made Simple With Underground Acoustic Leak-Detection 10/19/2023

    In 2017, Orlando residents saw firsthand the negative effects of what could happen when a construction crew caused a major water main break downtown. Not only did the leak become an inconvenience for the city, but it also was expensive to repair.