What Advanced Technologies are Used for Water Leak Detection?

Beginning on the mission to revolutionize water leak detection, our water leak detection company proudly presents a comprehensive list of advanced technologies at the forefront of our services. We have used innovative methods to protect your infrastructure and preserve essential water supplies at a time when accuracy and effectiveness are essential. Our devotion to quality remains constant across all these technologies: from metallic line detection and non-metallic line detection to sniffers and acoustic sensors.

1. Acoustic Sensors Our sophisticated acoustic sensors are designed to listen for the subtle sounds produced by water leaks. By strategically placing these sensors across the water pipe, we can identify anomalies in the acoustic patterns, pinpointing the precise location of a leak. This technology enables us to address leaks before they escalate swiftly. 

2. Sniffers (Tracer Gas Detection) Our tracer gas sniffing sensors analyze data collected from various points, enabling us to identify hard to find leaks when we encounter acoustical challenges. By combining acoustic leak detection with tracer gas leak detection, we improve the accuracy of the location of the leak, helping reduce false positives.

3. Acoustic Pulse Detection Acoustic pulse detection helps identify the location of plastic water pipes. An acoustical pulse is transmitted through the water pipe that can be identified with acoustic sensors (also known as subsurface microphones). In order to identify an underground water leak accurately you must know the location of the water pipe. Integrating this technology enhances our ability to detect leaks on plastic water pipes.

4. Metallic Line Detection Metallic line detection, also known as electromagnetic detection, identifies metallic utilities like galvanized water services. A water pipe must be located accurately in order to perform a test for leaks. Integrating this technology enhances our ability to detect leaks on metallic water pipes and also helps identify other utilities in the area of the leak so they aren’t damaged during the repair process.

5. Thermal Imaging Cameras Thermal imaging cameras assist in identifying temperature variations associated with water leaks. By capturing changes in temperature, these cameras highlight areas of concern, even when the leak is not visible to the naked eye. This non-intrusive technology aids in swiftly detecting hidden leaks within structures.

6. Non-Metallic Line Detection Non-metallic line detection, also referred to as pipe insertions, is used to identify non- metallic/non-conductible water pipes. The water pipe must be exposed and depressurized before it can be inserted with a traceable rod, sonde, tracer wire, or fish tape. Once the pipe has been inserted with a traceable element, we can transmit an electromagnetic radio frequency through the pipe that can be identified with our electromagnetic receivers.Integrating this technology enhances our ability to detect leaks on non-metallic/non- conductible water pipes.

7. Moisture Meters Moisture meters check for moisture on or below the surface of carpets, ceilings, walls, and sub-floors. These moisture meters have deep sensing technology. For more accurate readings pin mode can be used by inserting the pins into the surface material. The pinless sensor can detect water leaks up to 4″ behind walls and ceramic tile. These moisture meters help identify leaks and moisture damage in interior spaces.

8. Ground Penetrating Radar Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) is an essential tool for identifying metallic/non-metallic utilities and water leaks. GPR works by emitting radio frequency pulses into the ground that interact with the materials in their path, including pipes and water leaks. The reflected material is identified by the ground penetrating radar antenna and recorded by the system, which is used to create images of the subsurface. These images can help to recognize the location and size of water leaks on the pipe, and can identify other features such as voids, buried utilities, or other pipes.