Seattle Landlords and Leak Fixes
Landlords have three ways they can manage their property. They can be reactive, preventive or predictive. When it comes to leak detection in building maintenance the only approach to take is preventive. Here’s a look at the three management approaches and the effects each one can have when it comes to leaks: Reactive: When a reactive […]
An Early History of Plumbing
In the field of water leak detection, we have some of the best services available anywhere in the United States. That wasn’t always the case, however, and a look back at the history of plumbing in the City shows how far local residents have come since the founding fathers’ arrival. In the Beginning, There Was […]
The History of Water Leak Detection
Water leak detection is vital to the success of modern water supply systems, and the technology available for performing the task ranges from infrared imaging to amplified listening devices. It wasn’t always possible to detect leaks this way, however, and the methods of finding water leaks have evolved over the centuries alongside the methods of […]
7 Reasons Water Leak Detection is Important
There has been a lot of talk in the news media lately about the idea that the infrastructure in the United States is pretty much falling apart at the seams. One area in particular that is having no end of trouble are the water pipes in the U.S. Water mains all over the country are […]
Deflecting Disaster with Water Leak Detection
Portable water is not just a valued amenity in today’s society — it’s also integral to daily life. American cities have poured countless dollars into developing a municipal infrastructure capable of delivering water to every resident and every construction. It’s a service often taken for granted, but it requires considerable upkeep to maintain the system […]
Monitoring Nuclear Wastewater Leaks in May
A nuclear power plant leaked nearly 80 gallons of very minorly radioactive water into Lake Michigan. Detecting leaks from nuclear power plants is extremely important because of the risks of radioactivity. Speaking of nuclear power plants, the Fukushima Daiichi plant is also struggling with containing water leaks. Though it was originally reported to have leaked nearly enough to […]
Spring’s No Time to Spring a Leak
With the vernal equinox just past, we anticipate a number of leak detection calls. Snow melts, waters rise, and across the country, things can get a little dicey. In fact, the American Society of Civil Engineers has given the U.S. a D+ in terms of water infrastructure. Their report notes that there are an estimated […]
Ground Penetrating Radar: Sounds Cool, But What’s It For?
What Is Ground Penetrating Radar? Ground penetrating radar is a non-invasive imaging technique that uses radar signals to create images of what’s under the surface of the ground. It’s easy to see why this is an inefficient method of finding out what’s underground. The composition of the ground being examined impacts the usefulness of ground […]
It’s Fix a Leak Week – and we’re honoring three cities that fixed leaks in February!
This week is the EPA’s 5th Annual Fix a Leak Week. American Water has produced a helpful guide to locating indoor and outdoor leaks for residential customers. Do your part and help us help you! Some local utility companies are handing out leak detection kits, and local businesses may offer reductions or rebates on water-efficient […]
4 Questions to Ask Seattle Leak Detection Companies
There are a host of reasons why you might want to engage the services of a Seattle leak detection company. Perhaps your utility bills are higher than you think they should be. Or you notice evidence of water damage. Or perhaps you just want a survey or leak audit performed on a property. But how […]