Large Diameter Pipe /
Trunk Main Leak Detection

Plastic (PVC) and large diameter trunk mains do leak and because the noise is often subsonic, it is very difficult to find these leaks using traditional acoustic methods.

The impact of these leaks is enormous:
• Water Utilities are the largest user of electricity in the US, consuming an estimated 75 Billion kW-h annually (3% of total)
• 5-10 billion kW-h of electricity expended on pumping water for leaks
• Leaks can cause damage to infrastructure
• Leakage water often finds it’s way to sewage systems, where it is treated adding additional cost
• Leakage requires larger infrastructure than necessary
• Watersheds are taxed unnecessarily
• Health and Safety of citizens is jeopardized

As a result, it is becoming increasingly important for Water Utilities around the world to locate them quickly and efficiently.

Echologics’ new Large Diameter Pipe Leak Detection technology incorporates major advances in correlation algorithms, sensors and signal conditioning to now pinpoint leaks accurately (within 1m) without destructive excavation or intrusive devices. Echologics Large Diameter Pipe Leak Detection is provided as a contracted service.

More information

For more information and / or to arrange for a trial of the new technology, please contact us at:

Echologics Engineering Inc.
Toll Free: 1 (866) 324 6564
Phone: +1 (416) 249 6124
Fax: +1 (416) 249 8833
E-mail: info@echologics.com