DWS in the News

Region of Waterloo Completes Pilot Project Incorporating AI Technology

As Canada’s drinking water infrastructure continues to age, the prevalence of leaks and the challenges that they pose on utilities also increases proportionally.

When it comes to large leaks, there are many effective solutions available for locating these leaks in a system, including traditional leak surveys and correlator technologies, which try to listen for these leaks through the pipe wall or surrounding soil. Smaller leaks, on the other hand, are often too quiet to be captured by these methods.

CITY OF HAMILTON

Identifying the Problem: Non-Surfacing Leaks

The City of Hamilton Water System provides water to 535,000 residents and several surrounding city centers. The Woodward treatment facility produces 900,000 m³/day (200 MGD) servicing 144,683 service connections distributing through 2,031km (1,262 miles) of water mains.  

CITY OF WATERLOO

Identifying Costly Non-Surfacing Leaks

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 441km (275mi) of watermains. Non-surfacing leaks can add up to big money very quickly.