Leaks in water mains and pipelines create a characteristic noise which can be identified by skilled Queens Blvd Plumbing and Heating Technicians.

Technicians often describe the noise of a water leak as a “hiss” or “woosh” which is created as a result of pressurized water escaping for the water pipe at the leakage location. The escaping water creates vibrations along the pipeline and water column which can be detected some times 500m away from the leakage location.

Sensitive electronic listening equipment is used to listen for water leaks either sounding directly on the water pipe (fittings, house service pipes or ground probes) or using a ground microphone device to listen on the ground covering the water main.
Leakage Technicians need to consider a lot of variables when conducting acoustic leak detection; including:

• Pressure of water in the pipe.
• Pipe material.
• Pipe diameter.
• Ground coverage (eg: gravel, concrete or grass).