LEAK DETECTION, LINE LOCATION & VALVE LOCATION

SDARWS performs leak detection surveys to identify potential water leaks and increased water loss percentages. We utilize portable hand-held leak survey monitors, metallic water line tracing and magnetic valve box location equipment. This equipment will provide the system with a water audit to assist with unaccounted-for water.

PRESSURE DATA LOGGERS

Determining whether a customer has low pressure or low flow problems can be difficult. SDARWS has computerized pressure data loggers that can monitor water system pressure zones throughout your distribution system to help narrow down the customer's concerns.

GPS COORDINATES/DISTRIBUTION & COLLECTION SYSTEM MAPPING

GPS coordinates are documented on each component of your distribution or collection system. System data can be plotted to create a map that will be useful for operators, contractors and the local fire department.

SMOKE TESTING

Smoke testing is performed to identify areas of inflow/infiltration where unwanted water may be entering the collection system and leading to possible sewer backups. Smoke-filled air is forced into sanitary sewer lines and other connenctions using smoke testing equipment and liquid smoke.

FLOW MONITORING

SDARWS performs flow monitoring to determine the variations between normal and storm flow so the discrete sections of the collection system can be targeted for repair and/or video inspection. Our flow meter is installed in designated manholes and the data is typically retrieved on a timely basis. After gathering the data, we provide a report of each monitoring site describing the flow conditions.

ULTRASONIC FLOW METER

The GE Panametrics TransPort PT878 ultrasonic flow meter is highly versatile, self-contained, portable transit-time system with options and accessories to meet all your liquidflow transducers. This unit measures flow rate through metal, plastic, or even concrete-lined pipes without penetrating the pipe wall.

HYDRANT FLOW TESTING

SDARWS performs hydrant flow testing to provide accurate gallon per minute flow rates on fire hydrants, static pressures and residual pressures on fire hydrants. This information will be a tremendous asset to the local fire department.

PIPE THAWING

Thawing frozen water services up to 2" line size is a service now offered by your Association. Our portable electric powered pump us a powerful positive displacement gear pump designed to pump hot water into a frozen line service.

VIDEO INSPECTION

A video camera pipeline inspection allows for real-time visual inspection of new or existing sewer lines to determine the condition of piping. SDARWS uses a camera equipped with powerful lights mounted to a tractor that can travel through pipes varying from 8-15" in diameter. Video inspections are used to identify pipe damage such as broken, cracked or collapsed pipe and blockages that create backups.

POLY-PIGGING

SDARWS provides guidance in poly-pigging collection system force mains. Cleaning force mains can increase pumping rates and decrease monthly electric bills. We'll provide the pigs and oversee setup of pig launching devices.