In the U.S., mines operate under strict Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations; as such, pipelines must be carefully monitored and maintained.

When the utility identified the main for priority inspection, they welcomed the strategy of combining a SmartBall leak detection inspection with a pilot run of Xylem’s cutting-edge PipeDiver Ultra, an advanced condition assessment platform that analyzes ultrasonic data to deliver actionable insights on the physical integrity of the pipeline.

Discover how the Lake Huron Primary Water Supply System leveraged Xylem’s advanced monitoring and inspection technologies and engineering analyses to identify urgent repair needs and plan future maintenance and capital projects. Learn how this approach helped the utility improve reliability, save money, and extend the life of critical infrastructure.

In 2020, real water loss in the town’s network peaked at 27 percent. Leaks were undermining the town’s critical water conservation efforts. Recognizing the urgency of the issue, the town is deploying innovative solutions to combat water loss and ensure a sustainable water supply.

Scottish Water partnered with WRc and Xylem to inspect the Blairlinnans water main using SmartBall® acoustic leak detection platform and PipeDiver™ electromagnetic condition assessment technology in combination with detailed engineering analysis.