Loveland 1996 WCPlan Implmtn Plan

• Project Type: Water Conservation Plan
• Project Name: City of Loveland Water Conservation Plan
• Title: Implementation Plan
• Date: 5/1/1996
• County: Larimer
• Water Conservation - Doc Type: Implementation Plan

~I

Distribution system leak repair

Measure 7: Leak detection, repair and rehabilitation

DESCRIPTION EXlSTING. Currently, a contractor is hired to use electronic leak detec-
tion equipment to assist Water & Power crews in locating leaks. Water
and Power repairs leaks as soon as they are located. Lines with persistent
problems are scheduled for replacement.
As long as Loveland's unaccounted-for water remains 10 percent or less,
leak detection will just be used in areas of suspected leaks. If unaccounted-
for water rises above 10 percent, a more aggressive leak detection pro-
gram will be initiated.

Line losses

\
.1
I

TARGET
TIME FRAME

STAFF
SAVINGS

j

Ongoing

Water & Power

In 1992 and 1994, water lines were surveyed with electronic equipment to
find leaks that are not visible at the surface. In 1992, 8 leaks were identi-
fied totaling 164 gallons per minute. In 1994, 4 leaks were located, total-
ing 55 gallons per minute. All the leaks were repaired. Leak detection and
repair helps to reduce water losses which are usually about one-half of un-
accounted-for water. Each year, water lines are replaced to reduce loss by
leakage in the distribution system, In 1994, 20 miles of water line were
audited, Leaks were found and repaired amounting to 70,000 to 85,000
gallons per dar

May 1996

48

Water Conservation Plan