The Problem
A First Nations community was losing ~40% of treated water to leaks. Band administrator needed documentation for a funding application.
Detection Method
DMA analysis followed by acoustic correlation survey of 3.5km distribution system. Identified 7 service-connection and 2 main-line joint failures.
Results
9 leaks repaired in two phases. Report supported $1.2M infrastructure grant. Post-repair: 35% reduction in treatment demand, $28K/year savings.
“The report was exactly what the funding agency asked for. We got the grant and fixed the leaks.”