Norfolk County staff will be conducting a water leak detection pilot until July 28 in Port Rowan and St. Williams to identify potential leaks or breaks in county pipes.
Using Gutermann Leak Detection technology, staff will inspect about 48,000 meters of pipe. All identified leaks will be investigated, confirmed and classified with an acoustic listening device. This will ensure timely repair and minimal impact to residents and infrastructure, said Norfolk County Mayor Amy Martin.
During the pilot, water distribution won’t be impacted but partial road closures may be required to allow staff access to road surfaces.
“This pilot will identify leaks that would be otherwise difficult to detect,” said Martin. “This term of council is committed to rectifying treated water loss across the county, enabling us to be more diligent with ratepayers’ money and better able to meet our current and future needs.”
Teams are scheduled to be in Port Rowan Monday and Tuesday; Port Rowan and St. Williams on Wednesday; and St. Williams on Thursday.