Pesky Leak Discovered and Repaired
A sonic listening device operated by Metro Water detected a chilled water leak that has eluded CEPS for more than a year. Located near 3rd Avenue North and Deaderick, the leak was discovered and repaired as a result of the cooperative effort between Metro Water and CEPS. CEPS employees had attempted to locate the leak for more than a year, but the volume of water was insufficient to create visible evidence. A corroded valve fitting on an abandoned bleed line used to vent the piping system during installation was the cause of the leak.
DES officials knew of the leak because additional water had to be added to the closed system. While the volume of water required was not a significant cost issue, the ongoing addition of water also required treating the new water with chemicals to reduce corrosion and prevent solids deposition.
"This ends a long and frustrating search," said Mike Bradley. "It is good to have this item off our agenda."