For Leak Repair Solution, Water Systems Turn To Man s Best Friend
Water systems across the nation face a common problem: leaks. And while infrastructure leaks may be widespread, identifying the precise locations of these leaks can be a challenge.
To combat the problem, a water system in Arkansas has a new employee that is offering an innovative, if unexpected, model for similar operations seeking creative solutions to resource needs.
“Central Arkansas Water has a new employee; a leak-detection dog named ‘Vessel,’” KARK reported. “She can tell the difference between typical groundwater and treated water leaking from the distribution system.”
Typically, water systems leverage crews of employees to identify the precise locations of leaks before they can be repaired. But compared to unleashing Vessel, this method can be expensive and inaccurate.