Addressing the (Plastic) Elephant in the Room: Leak Detection in PVC and Mixed-Material Networks

This webinar will be of interest to anybody in your municipality who deals with the problems of leak detection and non-revenue water in PVC and/or mixed-material water distribution networks, as well as those who are looking to gain a better understanding of the strengths and limitations of current leak detection technologies.

Finding a means to reliably and efficiently detect leaks in PVC and mixed-material networks is a growing challenge for many utilities. With so many different technologies and approaches available, it becomes difficult for both decision makers and operators to understand what works and what doesn’t.

Join us as we first discuss the state-of-the art in leak detection to break down the key strengths and limitations of each method. Afterwards, we will look at case studies from several water utilities and municipalities and how they have constructed successful programs for leak detection in PVC and mixed-material networks.

Combating Leaks with Innovative Monitoring

By Stan Fong, Ph.D

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.

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Smart Hydrants Produce Excellent Results in Identifying Leaks

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.  

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