Water Loss and Leak Detection Resources

  1. Unseen Connections: How Non-Revenue-Water Is Linked To The Hidden Hazard Of Sinkholes 6/20/2024

    This article explores how NRW can contribute to the formation of sinkholes, and why addressing non-revenue water is vital for preventing these potentially dangerous occurrences.

  2. Metering-as-a-Service – A Revolutionary Approach To Advance The Water Industry 6/4/2024

    Metering-as-a-service (MaaS) provides a means for utilities to transition to, or upgrade existing, advanced metering infrastructure with no up-front cost and immediate ROI.

  3. Why Water Utilities Need A Leak Detection System 5/17/2024

    An LDS leverages existing meters, sensors, and other instrumentation to more precisely pinpoint leak locations, saving time, money, and manpower spent scouring and searching.

  4. 6 Ways Communities Are Streamlining Water & Wastewater Asset Lifecycle Management 5/16/2024

    Here are just a few examples of innovative ways that communities are leveraging Trimble Cityworks, Esri, and partner solutions.

  5. Hidden Costs: The Impact Of Non-Revenue Water On Utilities And Communities 4/17/2024

    Water utilities must grasp the complete scope, including social and environmental costs, to comprehend the consequences of ignoring or postponing measures to address NRW.

  6. Going Deep With Surge Analysis And Bubbling Up With Community Engagement 4/15/2024

    As a nonprofit membership-based organization, Davidson Water is entirely supported by the rates and fees paid by its member customers – no county taxes involved. Created over 50 years ago by enterprising businessmen who realized that this part of the popular Piedmont corridor of commerce and trade would not be able to host more business without reliable access to clean water, Davidson Water provides a stellar example of both water stewardship and a commitment to innovation.

  7. Water Loss Control For Utilities 3/5/2024

    Water utilities across the United States have made great strides in controlling water loss within their water distribution systems. However, more can be done to account for every last drop of water.

  8. Yorkshire Water Reduces Leaks By 57%, Eliminating 30% Of Annual Distribution Main Repairs 2/2/2024

    Yorkshire Water Services (YWS) is a leading UK water utility that serves nearly 5.5 million people and has a well-deserved reputation as a progressive and proactive utility. Their belief that innovation is one of the key driving forces that allows utilities to deliver better services to their customers while keeping costs down has led them to always seek out new ways to improve their operations both now and in the future.

  9. Insta-Valve 250 Reduces Shutdown Area For One Of Largest Military Installations In The U.S. 1/31/2024

    Learn how a military installation used an Insta-Valve insertion valve to repair a water leak, minimizing disruption and costs. Hydra-Stop's support was valued in maintaining military readiness.

  10. Insta-Valve 250 Mitigates Large Service Outages In Residential Neighborhood 1/31/2024

    The Town of Holly Springs, NC, used Hydra-Stop's Insta-Valve 250 insertion valves to repair a leak in a transmission line without causing water service outages to over 40 residences. This solution saved the town from widespread outages and other costs associated with a system shutdown, providing better control, cost reduction, and long-term value.