Water Loss and Leak Detection Resources

  1. Leaks Go Acoustic: How Rogers Water Reduced Waste And Built Resiliency 10/1/2024

    Read how Rogers Water Utility (RWU) took action to mitigate constant leaks in their distribution system, which made it challenging to maintain volume in the eastern district’s water tower.

  2. Reducing Water Loss With Continuous Monitoring Sensors 9/17/2024

    In this case study, discover how continuous monitoring provided holistic network visibility, enabling proactive maintenance and preventing potential water pressure issues.

  3. Illi-noise: Small Sounds Unearth Leaks, Big Savings For Chicago Suburb 8/21/2024
    As one strategy to combat water loss through leakage, the Village of Oak Park, Illinois started a pilot project using acoustic loggers to listen for leaks in aging networks. The successful program helped identify 19 leaks that had not surfaced, making them otherwise undetectable.
  4. Revolutionizing Water Loss Management With Actionable ERP 8/18/2024

    Water utilities aiming to reduce their Non-Revenue Water (NRW) rates must first identify the type of water loss they’re facing—whether apparent or real—before allocating resources, fixing issues, and following up to ensure resolution.

  5. How Changing Weather Patterns Impact Water Main Leaks And Breaks 8/13/2024

    This blog aims to provide utility managers, policymakers, and the public with a detailed understanding of the current state of water main infrastructure and the environmental challenges faced in maintaining these systems.

  6. Maximizing ROI With Water Loss Management Systems: A Smart Investment For U.S. Cities 7/11/2024

    This article will explore how a typical US city can save hundreds of thousands of dollars annually by adopting WLM systems and the importance of reinvesting these savings into improving water networks.

  7. The Power Of Storytelling In Data: How LeakZon Transforms Water Network Management 7/9/2024

    While having access to vast amounts of data is beneficial, the challenge lies in interpreting this data to make informed decisions.

  8. Addressing Water Scarcity With Intelis wSource Smart Meters 6/28/2024

    Read about an island that worked with Itron to reduce water losses in Sardinia by installing smart meters that accurately measure consumption and detect leaks. The goal is to improve water conservation and billing efficiency.

  9. From Invisible Losses To Data-Driven Gains: Why Smart Meters Are Essential For US Water Utilities 6/20/2024

    By integrating smart meter technology, utilities can ensure the sustainability of water resources, enhance operational efficiency, and make data-driven decisions.

  10. Smart Meters: From Billing To Guardians Of Our Water Supply 6/20/2024

    By leveraging the data that meters provide, we can move from reactive repairs to a proactive approach, safeguarding our precious water resources and ensuring a more sustainable future.