Underground Leak Detection

Undetected leaks waste enormous volumes of water, undermine soil stability, and can cause long-term structural damage when left unaddressed. In a country where water resources carry a high economic and environmental cost, locating and resolving leaks quickly is both a financial and operational priority for municipalities, facility owners, and developers alike.

Our leak detection service uses non-destructive acoustic and thermal methods to pinpoint leak locations without speculative excavation, saving both time and repair cost.

Water Leak Detection

Pressurized water distribution leaks generate a distinct acoustic signature as water escapes through a crack or joint failure. Ground microphones placed along the suspected pipe route detect this sound, and correlation equipment calculates the precise leak position based on the time difference between sensors.

Swimming Pool Leak Detection

Swimming pool leaks require a different diagnostic approach, since the system is not under constant pressure in the same way as a distribution main. Our process typically includes water loss rate testing, dye testing at suspected fitting locations, and listening device surveys to isolate whether the leak originates in the pool shell, the plumbing, or surrounding hardscape.

Firefighting Pipeline Leak Detection

Firefighting systems are pressurized but infrequently used, meaning leaks can go unnoticed for long periods. Routine acoustic surveys on these systems catch leaks before they compromise system pressure during an actual emergency.

District Cooling Leak Detection

District cooling networks present a particular challenge as leaks may present as either water or refrigerant loss across long buried pipe runs. We combine acoustic detection with thermal imaging to identify temperature anomalies indicative of a leak point along the network.

Municipal Pipeline Leak Detection

For municipal-scale distribution networks, we deploy correlator-based acoustic surveys across extended pipe sections, allowing efficient screening of large network areas before isolating leak points for repair crews.

Equipment We Use

  • Acoustic sensors and ground microphones
  • Leak noise correlators
  • Thermal imaging cameras
  • Ground Penetrating Radar for void and saturation detection around suspected leak zones

Frequently Asked Questions

Pressurized pipeline leaks generate a distinct acoustic signature as water escapes under pressure. Ground microphones and correlation equipment detect this sound through the soil and pipe wall, allowing our engineers to pinpoint the leak location without excavation.
Yes, though the method differs from pressurized pipeline detection. Swimming pool leak detection typically combines water loss testing, dye testing, and listening device methods to isolate whether the leak is in the structure, plumbing, or surrounding hardscape.
Most acoustic leak surveys can be mobilized within 24-48 hours, and a typical pipeline leak can be pinpointed within one site visit depending on pipe accessibility and ambient noise conditions.

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