Our objective is not simply to detect potential issues, but to provide defensible evidence that supports confident repair decisions and integrates clearly with existing utility workflows.
Accurate, non-invasive detection to confirm treated water leakage and support targeted repair decisions.
The Method
Confirming potable water leakage can be challenging, particularly across rural DMAs, trunk mains and long transmission assets where traditional investigation methods may be slow, inconclusive or resource intensive.
CAPE’s detection dogs are trained to identify the scent of treated drinking water, allowing rapid and accurate confirmation of leakage even in complex or low-signal environments. This capability helps utilities determine whether leakage is present and where it is occurring, without unnecessary excavation or repeated site visits.
By providing clear, evidence-led confirmation in the field, canine detection supports faster prioritisation of repair activity and more efficient use of operational resources.
For water companies, contractors, and operational teams requiring confirmation of potable water leakage, CAPE can deploy specialist detection teams to support investigation and response planning.
ACCURACY PREVENTS WASTED INVESTIGATION
In potable water networks, detection accuracy directly affects cost, customer disruption and time to repair. Unconfirmed leakage can lead to prolonged investigation, while false assumptions may result in unnecessary excavation and reinstatement.
CAPE’s potable water leakage detection services focus on delivering clear, reliable confirmation — whether validating suspected leaks, supporting escalation decisions or narrowing the search area before repair work begins.
This approach ensures action is taken only where leakage is genuinely present, improving response efficiency and reducing unnecessary operational impact.
Our Approach
CAPE combines specialist canine training, experienced handlers and structured survey methodology to deliver consistent and dependable detection results across potable water assets.
Each deployment includes:
Our objective is not simply to detect potential issues, but to provide defensible evidence that supports confident repair decisions and integrates clearly with existing utility workflows.
CAPE’s detection dogs are trained to identify the scent of treated drinking water. Surveys can confirm whether leakage is present and help pinpoint its location within the search area.
Detection can be deployed across rural DMAs, trunk mains, transmission assets, and other areas where traditional investigation methods are slow or inconclusive.
No. Detection is a diagnostic tool designed to support targeted repair by confirming leakage location and reducing uncertainty before intervention.
Yes. Post-repair surveys can be used to confirm that leakage has been resolved and support assurance or reporting requirements.
Canine detection is non-invasive and designed to operate with minimal disruption to customers, traffic, or surrounding infrastructure.
Specialist canine detection services delivering accurate, non-invasive solutions across the UK.
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