How Spring Township Water Authority Reduced Water Loss with Acoustic Leak Detection

Reducing non-revenue water requires utilities to find hidden leaks before they become visible, costly problems. In Central Pennsylvania, Spring Township Water Authority worked with 540 Technologies to implement a proactive leak detection program using FCS PCorr+ leak correlators and a mobile “Lift and Shift” approach. The technology helped operators monitor targeted areas of the distribution system, identify potential leaks, and prioritize repairs.

 

The results were significant. Spring Township Water Authority reduced water loss from more than 42% in 2018 to 18% in 2024, locating and repairing more than 100 leaks along the way. The program helped the utility reduce water waste, lower production and energy costs, and improve the reliability of its water distribution system.

 

Read the case study from 540 Technologies to see how FCS leak-detection technology helped the Spring Township Water Authority take a more proactive, data-driven approach to water loss.