Water Loss and Leak Detection Resources

  1. AMI And Leak Detection Stops The Flow Of Non-Revenue Water 1/24/2024

    How are water utilities getting the deluge of real and apparent water losses under control? The City of Elmhurst, a stately suburb west of Chicago with a population of about 46,000 residents, is a case study on how one municipality took on the issue.

  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. Geoinfo Services Designs A Low-Carbon Water System To Provide Clean, 24/7 Service To One Of India's Holiest Cities 12/5/2023

    In this case study, read about a network design that reduced energy use while improving health and quality of life for one of India's holiest cities. 

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. Early Leak Detection Program: Improving Water Systems For Future Generations 11/10/2023

    Read about a trial for the City of Gold Coast designed to find a system that could sharpen leak detection capability with a small margin of error. 

  8. 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.

  9. 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. 

  10. 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.