pressure, transient pressure capture, acoustics, water temperature
CITY OF WATERLOO
The City of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada is responsible for the distribution of water to over 137,000 customers within the Regional Municipality of Waterloo. The distribution system is divided into 7 areas, with over 441 kms of watermains consisting of ductile iron, PVC and CPP pipes with the oldest pipes dating back to the late 1800’s.
Continue reading “Leak Detection Project”LEAK DETECTION
Everyday water that has been treated and pumped manages to disappear. Water loss can be attributed to many things including leaks, breaks, water theft or non-metered consumers. With our aging infrastructure one area of growing concern is finding leaks before they become a major break, thus reducing water loss, preserving assets and minimizing costs associated with watermain repairs and potentially road collapse.
Continue reading “Catching Small Leaks Early”Location: Álftanes Peninsula, Iceland
Population: 2,600
Purpose: Network Monitoring
On the western Atlantic coast of Iceland, the beautiful Álftanes Peninsula is home to four thousand people, including Iceland’s president. Residents of Álftanes receive water through a distribution network served by a single main pipeline. The pipeline is small in diameter, and it is impossible to maintain constant pressure during periods of high demand. In addition, the pipeline is made of a variety of materials, including PVC. With no local water storage and operations overseen by a neighboring municipality, it is challenging for the water team in Álftanes to meet their operational goals.
Continue reading “Partnership Improves Álftanes Peninsula Water Pressure”WATERMAIN BREAKS
Main breaks can lead to catastrophic events – asset failure, road collapse, building flooding and boil water advisories. Utilities often are reacting to these events when a call is received from a local resident that notices water running down the road or finds that their shower pressure is much lower than expected.
Continue reading “Quick Identification of Watermain Breaks”
