Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
7749
Course Name
From Leak Detection to Leak Management
Contact Hours
3.0
Approved Industry
Drinking Water
Partner Name
Pennsylvania Rural Water Association
Primary Contact
Joel Jordan
jjordan@prwa.com
8143539302 Ext. 201
Website
Description
All water utilities incur leakage in their distribution systems, only the amount of varies from system-to-system. Leakage wastes water and energy resources, and results in excessive production and liability costs to the utility. But, acoustic leak detection has limitations. This course will present a number of additional activities that water utilities can employ, along with traditional acoustic leak detection, to give them an effective way to control leakage in their systems.
Course Level
Basic thru Intermediate
Course Content
Water Distribution Systems and Leakage
Causes and Impacts of Leakage
How Leakage Occurs
Leak Management-Acoustic
Leakage Management - DMA and Pressure Management
Organizing Leakage Management in Your Utility
Case Studies
Quizzes
Target Audience
Water Operators and Managers
Training Format
Classroom