Leak Detection Pilot Program | Fluid Conservation

How Does The Program Work?

Our Leak Detection Pilot Program aims to deploy PermaNET SU’s in cities with 10K – 100K+ population for the period of one month to help your utility find undetected leaks and improve your NRW loss.

The primary objective will be establishing the feasibility and effectiveness of the acoustic water leak detector deployment for your population. At the same time, we are evaluating and measuring potential leaks, cost benefits, and resource efficiencies.

How Long Will The Data Logger Pilot Last?

Before getting started, together, we will obtain the necessary information and create a pilot design.

First Phase: Begin with pre-site work, determining if the loggers will be in one area or split between two locations and deciding how often the loggers will be moved.
Second Phase: Demonstrate how to install the loggers for your team.
Third Phase: Our FCS staff will show you how to use our monitoring software, DataGate. This will detect and validate that the installed SUs are calling in and that monitoring has begun.

We will demonstrate correlation with our Tri Corr Touch Pro to pinpoint the leak for any SU in leak mode. Once the correlation is completed, we will show you how one of our ground mics will help you listen to the leak and mark the location. Finally, after one month, we will analyze and review the data with you to make a sound judgment based on your leak locations.

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How Involved Will You Be?

We want this program to be collaborative; the more you learn from us, the better equipped you will be to run your own acoustic water leak detection NRW mitigation. We want you to become a field expert using sophisticated listening tools to detect water leaks in your area. We want you to help reduce the water loss in our country and help conserve it for many generations to come.

How Much Will It Cost You?

You can join our Leak Detection Pilot with a minimal investment of just $100 per data logger plus field installation cost. If we determine you will need 30-50 loggers for your pilot, that initial investment is credited back to your purchase at the end of the month trial. That credit can also be used toward your survey cost in the BABA program.

What Is In It For You?

In early 2024, our PermaNet SU will qualify for The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Build America, Buy America Act (BABA), signed into law in 2021. This means that your pilot and any subsequent logger purchase could qualify for both federal funds and state funds under Drinking Water State Revolving Funds (DWSRF).

What Happens When The Leak Detection Pilot Is Over?

After one month, we will recap the pilot project and ensure the design and the established objectives are met. We will provide you with a calculated cost of your NRW loss so you can understand the program’s value and make the appropriate recommendations for moving forward with more PermaNET SU’s mitigations.

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