§ 5.7. Leak detection and repair.

The city's current leak detection efforts will be continued. Major elements of the leak detection program include a citywide survey utilizing Permaloggers which continuously monitor the water distribution system for known and unknown water leaks; "leak correlator" devices that the city uses to locate suspected leaks reported by customers and identified leaks reported by utility system field personnel; and the S-30 leak surveyor that helps identify and pinpoint the location of detected leaks. In a typical year, the various leak detection devices used have surveyed approximately fifty thousand (50,000) linear feet of pipeline to identify and pinpoint suspected leak locations.

Other efforts to minimize leaks include the following:

• Expanded use of Permalog devices at different locations throughout the city to monitor a larger portion of the water distribution system for potential leaks.

• Visual observations by meter readers, system employees, and customers who keep watch for abnormal conditions which may indicate a leak.

• Availability of an adequate and responsive staff with appropriate equipment to respond twenty-four (24) hours per day to repair any leaks that are located.

(Ord. No. 2011-9302, § 1, 12-8-11)