yale is a lock manufacturer owned by assa abloy .

it is associated with the pin tumbler lock , which is often known as the yale lock .

yale ( company )

in 1868 linus yale and henry towne formed the yale lock manufacturing company , later to become yale and towne manufacturing co .
the company broadened its scope from locks to materials handling in 1875 , over 140 years ago .
the company merged with multinational eaton manufacturing in 1963 and as the industrial truck division of eaton , yale & towne , inc . ( later renamed eaton corp . ) , the company continued to grow and prosper .
[ item , folder # ] , yale & towne manufacturing company collection . jeremy richard library , university of connecticut libraries .
history of the trade - mark “yale . ” 4th edition . stamford , ct : yale & towne manufacturing company , c1930 . call number 1
yale hook and eye company was founded in 1914 under the name rkm manufacturing . in 1919 the name was changed to yale hook and eye .
relying on yale patents , yale’s sterling name and sheer ingenuity , yale jr . and his colleague henry towne established the yale & towne company in 1868 , at the time employing 35 people . the company grew and broadened its scope with manually operated chain hoists , battery powered platform trucks and in 1879 a line of padlocks was introduced . yale & towne purchased norton door closer company and h . and t . vaughan ltd .
the company amassed a formidable patent portfolio in its early years , which allowed it to dominate the industry .
on the eve of its 50th anniversary , the trade press summarized the history and status of the company .
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fifty years of a successful industry , 1868 - 1918 . stamford , ct : yale & towne manufacturing company , c1919 . call number 2
continued development and growth of yale in the uk was recognised in 1990 with the queen ' s award for export achievement being presented to the company .
yale & towne manufacturing company was established in 1868 by linus yale and henry towne in stamford , connecticut . yale & towne manufacturing was the leading employer in the stamford , connecticut , area for many years .
in 1985 , there was further expansion when the yale materials handling corporation was formed following the acquisition of the company by north american coal corporation , which would become nacco industries , inc .
having traded in japan for many years , yale forged a partnership with sumitomo ltd in 1969 to produce yale fork lift trucks under license and in 1971 emerged a joint venture manufacturing company named sumitomo - yale co . , ltd . owned equally by the two companies .
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# 887 : the yale & towne manufacturing company vs . yale’s hardware store . appellant’s brief . superior court , no . 43277 . june 26 , 1934 fairfield county , ct : supreme court of errors of the state of connecticut . october term , 1934 . call number 4
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the collection contains a broad range of materials documenting building history , union strikes , and employee memoirs at the yale & towne manufacturing company in stamford , connecticut , including correspondence , newspaper articles , magazine articles , oral history audio tapes , photographs , video tapes , maps and artifacts .
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in the early 20th century , the company expanded worldwide and employed more than 12 , 000 people . throughout the 20th century , purchases , acquisitions and joint ventures have made yale locks well - known worldwide . in august 2000 yale was purchased by the assa abloy group , and has since then been an important part of the global leader in door opening solutions .
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© 2018 hyster - yale group , inc . , all rights reserved . yale and “people . products . productivity . ” are trademarks of hyster - yale group , inc .
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in 1992 , yale europe materials handling was formed to market yale® fork lift trucks across europe , africa and the middle east .
linus yale , jr . transformed the locking industry forever when he created his most important invention : the yale pin tumbler lock .
a company born of innovation , yale has pioneered the evolution of the locking industry for over 170 years . offering a broad portfolio of door hardware and locks to secure your home or business , yale continues to innovate new products for both residential and commercial applications . products include mortise and cylindrical locks , exit devices , door closers , electromechanical products and key systems , as well as windstorm certified hardware , decorative levers , and antimicrobial hardware coatings .
yale locks & hardware has provided dependable security since 1840 . yale locks & hardware is an assa abloy group company with plant operations in berlin , ct . we offer a broad continuum of door hardware and locks including an extensive range residential hardware as well as a wide variety of commercial hardware options . our residential hardware includes electronic door locks with leading edge technology integrations as well as high quality mechanical hardware designed to fit any home . yale residential electronic products are leading the way in security for the mobile lifestyle .
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linus yale jr . transformed the locking industry forever with his many breakthrough inventions , but his most important invention was the yale cylinder lock .
the yale history captures major innovations that have marked the evolution not just of yale locks , but of the entire locking industry . at yale , we take great pride in our locks and in our beginnings .
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as one of the oldest international brands , yale is among the most respected names in the lock industry , with millions of yale locks in use worldwide .
hyster - yale group ( hyg ) has been building relationships and partnering with customers , suppliers , dealers , and employees for over 80 years . subsidiaries of hyster - yale group include nuvera fuel cells , llc , an alternative - power technology company focused on fuel - cell stacks and related systems , on - site hydrogen production and dispensing systems , and bolzoni s . p . a . , a leading worldwide producer of attachments , forks and lift tables under the bolzoni auramo and meyer brand names . click here to learn more > >
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yale is one of the oldest international brands in the world and probably the best - known name in the locking industry . the yale history captures major innovations that have marked the evolution not just of yale , but of the entire locking industry .
yale is a leading brand of hyster - yale materials handling , inc . , which was formed in 2012 following a spin - off from nacco industries , inc .
yale jr . was also experimenting with a lock based on a mechanism first employed by the ancient egyptians over 4 , 000 years ago . granted patents in 1861 and 1865 , yale finally succeeded in creating his most important invention – the yale cylinder lock . linus yale jr . transformed the locking industry forever with his many breakthrough inventions .
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in the fabled autumn of 1981 , during an era when america ' s main sources of entertainment were michael jackson , pac - man , and the cold war , a spunky group of yalies dreamed of something more . torn between music and sketch comedy , broadway and second city , the old yale songbook and rock ' n ' roll , they decided to form an exciting new group that drew from the best aspects of these elements and mixed them up . naturally , they called themselves
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yale has its roots in colonial america . the yale family decided to emigrate to the new world from north wales . a few generations later , about 1840 , linus yale sr . , began designing and manufacturing a series of innovative , high security locks at his yale lock shop in newport , new york . he specialized in expensive , handmade bank locks .
patents by linus yale , sr , from the u . s . patent and trademark office
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linus yale jr . transformed the locking industry forever when he created his most important invention : the yale pin tumbler cylinder . now , over 170 years later , yale ' s comprehensive line of door hardware includes mortise and cylindrical locks , exit devices , door closers , access control products and key systems .
“plot plan of yale & towne mfg . co . ” , map mounted on plywood , 1921 march
the yale smart home alarm range allows you to arm and disarm your system from anywhere via your smartphone .
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in 1950 , yale added gas , lp gas and diesel - powered fork lift trucks to its range .
today , yale has one of the most comprehensive ranges of electric and engine powered materials handling equipment offered in the market , including yale® innovative and versatile ac - technology trucks designed to optimise productivity in customer applications .
yale researchers and colleagues recently teamed up to bring 4 , 000 - year - old recipes to life .
we ' ve come a long way from plastic punch bowls . with finely honed musicality , eight - part harmony , and offbeat comedy , mixed company now performs for schools , country clubs , private parties , corporate events , reunions , fundraisers , nursing homes , and festivals . we ' ve garnered rave reviews from teachers , executives , world leaders , and even sometimes our parents , who wonder where they went wrong as they watch us while away our bright college years singing our hearts out instead of , you know , studying .
hyster - yale materials handling , inc . ( hymh ) , through its wholly - owned operating subsidiary , hyster - yale group , inc . , designs , engineers , manufactures , sells and services a comprehensive line of lift trucks and aftermarket parts marketed globally primarily under the hyster ® and yale ® brand names . click here to learn more > >
the yale® dealer network has over 150 dealers world - wide that are attracted by the unique blend of yale® product excellence and customer commitment , qualities we intend to preserve as we continue to lead the way in the materials handling industry .
we can make history with you , too . please use our dealer locator to find your nearest yale ® dealer .
yale is the brand behind locks such as door locks , padlocks and digital door locks as well as safes , door handles , alarms , and more . find your local yale website for more specific information about our locks and other products .
collected by the yale & towne project and university of connecticut–stamford students and presented to the jeremy richard library in july 2002 .
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in 1964 , there was further innovation when yale introduced the first silicone controlled rectifier ( scr ) - controlled electric fork lift truck .
© copyright 2017 . all rights reserved . yale , the lift truck icon , veracitor , the yale eco logo , people . products . productivity . , premier , hi - vis , css , materials handling central and material handling central are trademarks , service marks or registered marks in the united states and certain other jurisdictions . the lift truck icon and the yale eco logo are also protected by copyright .
series iii : strike history ( 1869 – 1988 ) contains newspaper articles collected by university of connecticut students and research conducted by david kelly for his thesis at yale university entitled “the strike at yale & towne and the stamford general strike” which is also included in the collection .
the yale accentra™ multi - family solution provides a user - friendly cloud - based system for securing multi - family facilities easily and affordably .
yale is a major research university and home to preeminent scholars across the disciplines ; faculty in all fields have many resources available to them .
with a wide range of products designed for commercial , multi - family , retail , mixed - use applications and more , yale works for you ℠ .
yale provides small business owners a secure and convenient zigbee / z - wave wireless access management solution that integrates into new and existing alarm and automation systems .
the yale babylonian collection is the largest collection of seals and textual material from ancient mesopotamia in north america and ranks among the leading collections in the world .
“my staff are satisfied with the yale machines , and particularly appreciate the pickers both for the excellent levels of ergonomics , and for comfort standards during working hours . ”
our vision for yale is to recapture our entire past heritage and re - energize it for the future . gradually we are incorporating new technologies such as digital door locks .
our customers - you - are our most important partners . working with yale and our dealers we believe we can deliver the best lift trucks and services possible for your business
the yale® mx line offers streamlined , easy - to - operate trucks featuring excellent fuel economy and carefully considered ergonomics designed for the comfort of your operator . the mx line incorporates all the best things about our heavy - duty yale® veracitor trucks—smart design , solid construction , durability and reliable performance , to name a few—without the complex systems and features .
yale ' s minimum orders are 144 yards or 100 meters . if you are looking for smaller quantities , please visit the websites of our customers who sell retail . urltoken urltoken
yale® is one of fifteen brands represented by assa abloy door security solutions , a north american operating unit of assa abloy , headquartered in stockholm , sweden . assa abloy is the global leader in door opening solutions , dedicated to satisfying end - user needs for security , safety and convenience . at yale residential locks and hardware , we are 100 % committed to creating high quality door opening solutions for your home .
welcome , and thank you for visiting our yale materials handling corporation website . we hope you find what you need , however , if you require any additional information , please do not hesitate to contact us .
in 1920 yale and towne launched a new battery powered low - lift platform truck , quickly followed by a range of high - lift platform trucks , tow tractors and one of the first lifting trucks with tilting forks .
linus yale sr . ' s son joined his father in the business in 1850 and perfected and patented his father ' s pin tumbler cylinder lock and became the considered locking expert of his time . in 1862 , yale jr . introduced the monitor bank lock , marking the transition in bank locks from key locks to dial or combination locks . the principles , embodied in his monitor lock , are now standard in combination locks throughout the usa .
from smart door locks , to smart home alarms , cctv systems , and ip cameras , yale’s range gives you what you need to keep your home safe at the touch of a button and puts you firmly in control of your home security .
series ii : oral histories and employee memoirs ( n . d . , 1874 – 2001 ) consists of audio tapes collected by university of connecticut students , as well as photographs and newspaper clippings donated to the yale & towne project by former employees .
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sums up the elements of business we think make us most successful . we believe it is truly a team effort that is responsible for impressive yale history and longevity in this very demanding industry :
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when eckart frahm , professor of assyriology at yale , received a call from homeland security with a request to come to new york to assess cuneiform tablets , he was intrigued by the opportunity to provide an assessment of the content and origins of these ancient artifacts .
yale is one of fifteen brands represented by assa abloy door security solutions , a north american operating unit of assa abloy , headquartered in stockholm , sweden . assa abloy is the global leader in door opening solutions , dedicated to satisfying end - user needs for security , safety and convenience .
elihu yale , 1649 - 1721 born in america , in europe bred , in afric travell ' d , and in asia wed , where long he liv ' d , and thriv ' d ; at london dead . much good , some ill , he did ; so hope all ' s even , and that his soul , through mercy ' s gone to heal you that survive , and read , take care for this most certain exit to prepare : for only the actions of the just smell sweet and blossom in the dust elihu yale ' s own epitaph at wrexham , wales .
the group started small and humble . yale tradition mandated that any singing group worth its salt ceremoniously induct new members by sipping from engraved silver cups , but with nothing so luxurious on hand , mixed co ' s first members gathered around a plastic punch bowl which had been spray - painted gray .
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hennessy , thomas f . locks and lockmakers of america . rev . 3rd . ed . park ridge , ill . : locksmith publishing corp . , c1997 . call number 3
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echologics llc is a toronto-based engineering company that specializes in non-invasive acoustic detection of underground leaks and pipe condition assessment .

it has conducted and completed projects in north america , europe , australia , south africa , and singapore that have mitigated the loss of millions of gallons of drinking water via leaking infrastructure .

echologics and mueller systems are both part of mueller water products ' mueller technologies reporting segment .

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the relationship between lvvwd and echologics began shortly after the creation of echologics in 2003 .
new orleans selects echologics engineering inc . for pipe assessment project – mueller water products
echologics has applied acoustic technology in over 400 municipal and industrial projects around the world .
as part of a multi - year asset management program , echologics has inspected more than 60 miles of large diameter transmission mains for a city in ontario , canada . echologics '
echologics is a manufacturing , service and marketing company dedicated to helping water utilities reduce water loss with subsequent benefits in monetary , environmental and health costs to the communities . echologics is a leader in the development of water infrastructure diagnostic technologies for water loss management , leak detection and pipe condition assessment . echologics , llc is an affiliate of echologics engineering which was founded in 2003 and is based in toronto . for more information about echologics , visit urltoken .
echologics is a manufacturing , service and marketing company dedicated to helping water utilities reduce water loss with subsequent benefits in monetary , environmental and health costs to the communities . echologics is a leader in the development of water infrastructure diagnostic technologies for water loss management , leak detection and pipe condition assessment . echologics , llc is an affiliate of echologics engineering which was founded in 2003 and is based in toronto . for more information about echologics , visit urltoken .
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echologics has a long history of developing award - winning acoustic technologies for leak detection on buried water pipelines .
an echologics condition assessment team traveled to fort wainwright and tested more than two miles of pipe in segments .
echologics engineering inc . is a manufacturing , service and marketing company dedicated to helping water utilities reduce water loss with subsequent benefits in monetary , environmental and health costs to the communities . echologics is a leader in the development of water infrastructure diagnostic technologies for water loss management , leak detection and pipe condition assessment . founded in 2003 , echologics is based in toronto and employs approximately 20 people . for more information about echologics , visit urltoken .
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today , echologics and lvvwd continue to work together to make sure that las vegas’ water system functions as efficiently as possible .
echologics has a long history of developing award winning acoustic technologies for leak detection and condition assessment of distribution and transmission mains .
echologics is a global leader in water asset management , providing expert leak detection and condition assessment technologies for utilities and municipalities .
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echologics pioneered the development of a proprietary , acoustic - based system that non - invasively pinpoints leaks on large - diameter transmission mains . echologics ' solution can detect and locate leaks without disrupting water service and is not limited by pipe material or size .
“this was the first time that we had used echologics , and it was definitely a very worthwhile experience working with them , ” he says . “as i get my condition assessment program going , echologics is at the top of my list to use . ”
echologics , an affiliate of mueller co . , is a leader in the development of water infrastructure diagnostic technologies for water loss management , leak detection and pipe condition assessment . echologics is dedicated to helping water utilities reduce water loss with subsequent benefits in monetary , environmental and health costs to the communities . echologics was founded in 2003 and is based in toronto . for more information , visit urltoken .
echologics is globally recognized as a leader in non - invasive leak detection technology . echologics’ flagship leakfinder - st correlator is a result of extensive research as well as the input from global leak detection experts on the user interface and design of equipment to meet the needs of end user .
the swbno prioritizes the areas it wants echologics to analyze , but also gives the contractor freedom to proactively analyze other areas identified by the board as high - risk . in the first two weeks of the contract , the echologics crew identified leaks totaling 358 , 000 gallons per day .
echologics , a provider of acoustic - based technologies for water loss management , leak detection and pipe condition assessment , signed a three - year master services agreement with united water . the agreement enables any operating division of united water to readily use echologics leak detection and condition assessment services .
your privacy is important to echologics , llc . this privacy policy discloses echologics ' practices with respect to ( i ) the personal information we gather in connection with your request for information regarding our products and services , ( ii ) echologics public website , including the type of information that we gather , ( iii ) the way we use information internally ; and ( iv ) our policy regarding sharing your personal information with others .
echologics field engineers can capture additional information for utility gis while performing leak detection in the field – such as chamber inspections and visual image capture .
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echologics have the expertise , tools and experience required to assist water utilities in the implementation of a water audit following current industry best practices developed by the awwa and iwa . several members of the echologics team serve on industry committees of awwa and iwa to help advance and promote water auditing procedures .
istc has partnered with american water and echologics to validate the efficacy of an advanced leak detection technology based on acoustic monitoring within the metropolitan chicago area .
echologics , an affiliate of mueller co . , develops water infrastructure diagnostic technologies for water loss management , leak detection and pipe condition assessment . echologics is dedicated to helping water utilities reduce water loss with subsequent benefits in monetary , environmental and health costs to their communities . for more information , visit urltoken .
available for both distribution and transmission watermains , echologics provides leak detection on a continuous basis to maximize the economic benefit of active leakage and pressure control programs .
active leakage control is at the core of echologics field services , providing the leak detection program for leak detection on large diameter watermains and distribution system surveys .
mueller has put echologics’ technology into its broader deployments “at full force , ” jim fisher , echologics’ manager of non - revenue water , told me . those include smart meter ( ami ) deployments for municipal utilities across the country , as well as software to manage the data that flows in from these devices .
a unique benefit of the epulse technology is that echologics’ field engineers can simultaneously detect and pinpoint leaks . echologics is a globally recognized leader in leak detection and has surveyed thousands of miles of water mains , successfully locating leaks on mains of all sizes . this increases program value by avoiding the need for separate inspections .
nason was intrigued by the possibility of using epulse technology . he met with echologics engineers and spoke with employees of the anchorage water & wastewater utility , which had successfully deployed echologics technologies on pipe condition assessment projects in the past . nason subsequently suggested using epulse technology to the army , and the project was approved .
for utilities with aging pipeline infrastructure challenges , echologics ' condition assessment approach is ideal to quickly understand the status of buried assets and optimize rehabilitation and replacement programs .
echologics , an affiliate of mueller co . , is a developer of water infrastructure diagnostic technologies for water loss management , leak detection and pipe condition assessment . echologics is dedicated to helping water utilities reduce water loss with subsequent benefits in monetary , environmental and health costs to their communities . for more information , visit urltoken .
echologics , an affiliate of mueller co . , is a developer of water infrastructure diagnostic technologies for water loss management , leak detection and pipe condition assessment . echologics is dedicated to helping water utilities reduce water loss with subsequent benefits in monetary , environmental and health costs to their communities . for more information , visit urltoken .
“ontario congratulates echologics for establishing a research and training facility in walkerton , ontario , ” said reza moridi , ontario’s minister of research and innovation . “ontario’s water sector continues to be a priority for the province , and by establishing this site , echologics demonstrates that it shares our commitment to protecting the water supply for generations . ”
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easy to deploy and maintain , echoshore from echologics offers municipalities permanent monitoring of critical assets , water quality and many other benefits , all in an industry leading system .
the project comes to las vegas via the nevada’s water center of excellence , which partnered with the lvvwd and echologics , a subsidiary of mueller co . ’s water products division . the project has also led echologics to expand its operations to southern nevada . the water center of excellence is now working with echologics to help the company expand operations in southern nevada . the establishment of an office in clark county furthers economic development in the region and adds to the growing cluster of technology companies operating in the region .
the sewerage and water board of new orleans ( swbno ) selected echologics following a competitive bid process for the one - year contract , which is renewable for a second year . echologics is a subsidiary of mueller water products , inc . ( nyse : mwa ) , a leading manufacturer and marketer of products and services that are used in the transmission and distribution of safe , clean drinking water and in water treatment facilities . echologics leverages the strength of the mueller brand in delivering intelligent solutions for water infrastructure .
during an inspection , field crews typically use a van , pick - up truck or car with echologics magnetic signage used to identify the vehicle . some utilities choose to have a crew accompany the echologics field team but this is not typically required . epulse inspections have virtually no impact on local traffic , businesses or the daily activities of residents .
echologics , an affiliate of mueller co . , is a leading developer and provider of acoustic - based technologies for water loss management , leak detection and pipe condition assessment .
echologics employs about 100 people worldwide and bracken says they have a long - term plan to have a permanent presence in walkerton , which includes full - time employment opportunities .
whether you are searching for an advanced iot enabled leak detection system or a sophisticated , yet simple - to - use correlator , echologics’ proprietary acoustic technologies put proven leak detection tools in your hands . water experts from around the world are choosing echologics leak detection equipment because of its ability to detect leaks accurately and efficiently on all pipe types including pvc .
for utilities with aging pipeline infrastructure challenges , echologics ' condition assessment technology is ideal to quickly understand the structural strength of buried assets and optimize rehabilitation and replacement programs . the epulse
active leakage control is defined as proactively maintaining a leak locating and mitigation program to identify previously unreported leakage . leak detection is at the origin of echologics which first developed the leakfinder
the forward - thinking decision of the city of tampa water department to leverage echologics ' transmission main leak detection service will help it to efficiently improve conservation as well as its sustainability as a relied upon water service provider ,
said marc bracken , vice president and general manager of echologics .
by partnering with echologics , the department will not only be able to pinpoint costly leaks in its system that are responsible for losing treated water , they will be able to do so without interrupting service or disturbing surrounding infrastructure .
“applying noninvasive , non - disruptive echologics condition assessment technology is a similar approach for water utilities , ” says echologics’ kevin laven . “start by evaluating a pipeline using simple ‘desktop’ methods , deploy noninvasive condition assessment technologies to reveal potential trouble spots , then move to more costly and invasive methods to confirm the pipe condition and decide what to do about it . ”
echologics has a long history of developing award winning acoustic technologies for leak detection on buried water pipelines . echologics worked with the national research council of canada to develop a correlator that can find leaks accurately on plastic pipe materials . since developing our first technology , our flagship product line called the leakfinder ™ correlator has been proven to work on virtually any pipe material and has won numerous head - to - head challenges vs competing products . echologics’ r & d team works closely with utility technicians and echologics ' field team to design and develop products that are easy to use . we also offer leak detection training so that a utility can quickly learn how to use the technology and be in the field searching for leaks .
ontario congratulates echologics for establishing a research and training facility in walkerton , ontario ,
said reza moridi , ontario ' s minister of research and innovation .
ontario ' s water sector continues to be a priority for the province , and by establishing this site , echologics demonstrates that it shares our commitment to protecting the water supply for generations .
one company , echologics engineering , specializes in the deployment of acoustic - based leak detection equipment , including correlators and listening devices , which locate leaks without breaking ground . over a ten year period , echologics says it can reduce the carbon footprint of water leakage worldwide by as much as 2 . 04 megatons co2eq ( assuming certain flow rates and number of leaks ) .
echologics ' core technology uses a proprietary acoustic - based leak detection system to assess the structural condition of selected water pipes , which is especially helpful as north america confronts the challenges of repairing or replacing its aging water infrastructure . the technology was developed jointly with the national research council of canada . echologics will help new orleans prioritize water pipes that require rehabilitation or replacement .
as a leading provider of acoustic - based technologies for water loss management , leak detection and pipe condition assessment , echologics is dedicated to helping water utilities reduce water loss . . . .
from left , echologics senior field specialist frank hobbs ; sewerage and water board of new orleans chief of networks rudy august ; and board senior engineer steve bass . ( photography by sean gardner )
the company had impressed members of the board during a four - day pilot program in which echologics technicians located water main leaks that totaled 75 , 000 to 100 , 000 gallons per day .
echologics provides high - quality and actionable information about buried water pipeline infrastructure , helping to optimize capital investments and rehabilitation programs . by understanding the actual condition of buried infrastructure , water providers can :
toronto - based echologics has officially opened its innovation site , a replication of a municipal water system featuring over 2 , 000 ft of underground water pipe adjacent to the walkerton clean water centre .
do you know where your water is going ? watch as echologics demonstrates its completely non - invasive and acoustic - based leak detection and pipe condition assessment technology for d . c . water .
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leak noise correlation system utilizing an advanced noise processing algorithm to optimize leak detection on non - metallic and large diameter watermains . echologics offers utilities with leading - edge leak detection equipment , including the echoshore
echologics uses a proprietary acoustic - ‐based leak detection and monitoring system that analyzes sound properties within water transmission mains . its system will alert a water utility of the presence and location of a leak .
the water utility initially purchased echologics’ acoustic correlator , which helped it locate leaks in various types of pipes . a few years later , echologics introduced epulse® condition assessment , an acoustic technology that determines a pipe’s average minimum remaining wall thickness and alerts users to leaks that exist in the tested length of pipe . lvvwd was quick to put the epulse condition assessment technology to use on the las vegas strip .
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imagine being notified immediately about a problem main . the echoshore system from echologics will call , text or email you promptly after detecting a leak . 24 / 7 monitoring and notification is desig . . .
the pilot study conducted with echologics focused on 32 cast iron pipeline segments at varying lengths , with an average of 200 ft each , all of which were already scheduled for replacement based on previous decay model predictions . echologics was tasked with providing the remaining wall thickness using its acoustic - based technology , while the wssc would be interpreting the pipe’s remaining life . at the request of the wssc , echologics also custom - engineered a scoring system that relates the pipe’s current progress from new pipe condition ( 1 . 0 ) to reaching its failure thickness ( 5 . 0 ) to conform to wssc’s scoring system for all assets .
additional topics include acoustic leak detection , where echologics and severn trent water will highlight the successes of several counties in england using the leakfinderst™ correlator and how it has helped the counties improve the efficiency and accuracy of identifying leaks across all piping materials including plastic . co - developed by echologics and severn trent water with the help of loughborough university , leakfinderst is a commercial noise correlator that saves time and energy when detecting leaks .
up to 15 % of canada’s water supply is lost due to aging infrastructure . mississauga - based , @ echologics is working with local cities to identify water loss and prevent it . # leadingcleantech # innovation # cleantech urltoken
echologics core business has been built on technology aimed at reducing water losses – specifically real losses . we have now added services specifically aimed at helping you build and justify a business case for long term nrw reduction programs .
echologics and severn trent water were recent recipients of the most innovative new technology of the year award and the overall outstanding innovation 2014 award at the water industry achievement awards hosted by wet news and water & wastewater treatment .
today’s announcement that echologics is partnering with the water center of excellence and the las vegas valley water district to increase the water efficiency of the las vegas strip is an exciting step forward for nevada’s efforts to lead in water innovation and solutions ,
said steve hill , director of the governor’s office of economic development .
echologics is a cutting - ‐edge company that will be a significant addition to what nevada brings to global water technology .
echologics , a developer and leading provider of acoustic - based technologies for water loss management , leak detection and pipe condition assessment , secured a three - year master services agreement with united water . the agreement enables any operating division of united water to readily utilize echologics leak detection and condition assessment services . united water is one of the nation ? s leading water and wastewater utilities , supplying services to approximately 7 million people in the continental united states .
the publication of the m77 manual and the standardization of best practices sends a strong signal to the industry that advanced condition assessment and leak detection technologies have officially “arrived”—but this achievement didn’t happen overnight , according to echologics ceo marc bracken .
founded in 2003 as a result of joint research with the national research council of canada , echologics pioneered the development of advanced acoustic technologies , products and services that enable non - invasive diagnostics of water utility pipeline infrastructure , including leak detection , pipe condition assessment and water loss management . echologics has enabled municipalities , water utilities and industrial businesses across north america , europe , middle east , asia and australia to boost water infrastructure efficiency , reduce costs and prioritize capital spending .
in collaboration with simpson–gumpertz & heger ( sgh ) , echologics is performing acoustic testing and risk analysis on several miles of a critical 60 - inch pccp transmission main in new jersey . echologics will identify any leaks along the main , and evaluate the pipe wall stiffness along the main . sgh will perform a structural evaluation of each pipe diameter and class , provide a comparison of echologics stiffness results , and make recommendations to identify locations where any additional inspections should be focused . during the second phase , pipe sections with distress will undergo further external inspection to evaluate the condition of the pipe and the aggressiveness of the environment , evaluate the results of non - destructive testing , and confirm the actual pipe design properties .
the company has recently completed projects in multiple municipalities in north america , europe , south africa , singapore , and australia . it just deployed its technology in new orleans , where the echologics uncovered leaks that were causing losses of up to 100 , 000 gallons of water per day . echologics did the same for united water in new jersey , where its technology detected leaks of 10 , 000 gallons a day at a pipeline — all without having to break ground or impact service .
the research and development center , which is located in walkerton , ontario , canada , will allow echologics’ engineers to test new solutions , showcase capabilities for visiting water utilities and other customers , and provide operators with hands - on training experiences .
echologics has deployed its system with multiple utilities , including a two - year project to help the hard - pressed sewerage & water board of new orleans detect leaks and assess the condition of water mains . on the drier side , it’s working with the las vegas valley water department on a one - year contract that could grow to five years , based on a 2011 pilot that showed echologics could monitor the cement - and - mortar pipes that run under the las vegas strip .
all told , the echologics team assessed the condition of 12 , 403 ft of 6 - to 12 - in . pipe , most of which was pit - cast or spin - cast iron , as well as one segment of steel pipe .
the research and development center , which is located in walkerton , ontario , canada , will allow echologics ' engineers to test new solutions , showcase capabilities for visiting water utilities and other customers , and provide operators with hands - on training experiences .
an affiliate of mueller co . , echologics is a leading developer and provider of smart water technologies , including acoustic - based technologies for leak detection , pipe condition assessment and water loss management , which allow water utilities to intelligently manage their assets .
an affiliate of mueller co . , echologics is a leading developer and provider of smart water technologies , including acoustic - based technologies for leak detection , pipe condition assessment and water loss management , which allow water utilities to intelligently manage their assets .
atlanta , oct 11 , 2011 ( globenewswire via comtex ) — echologics , a developer and leading provider of acoustic - based technologies for water loss management , leak detection , and pipe condition assessment , secured a 3 - year master services agreement with united water . the agreement enables any operating division of united water to readily utilize echologics leak detection and condition assessment services . united water is one of the nation’s leading water and wastewater utilities , supplying services to approximately seven million people in the continental united states .
atlanta , sept . 18 , 2015 ( globe newswire ) - - echologics has opened a new innovation site dedicated to testing “smart” solutions for leak detection and pipe condition assessment , representing a significant commitment to addressing the growing challenge of aging water main infrastructure .
water isn ' t just water . it is dwindling and wasting . but how can you save it if you can ' t find it ? the city of new orleans is making the smart move® by using echologics ' acoustic technology for lea . . .
this requires both an economic evaluation of the programs , establishing the economic leakage levels ( ell ) , and setting both your short - term ell and long - term ell targets . echologics has several ell models to establish the best programs for reducing real losses .
echologics is an affiliate of mueller co . and part of the mueller water products , inc . ( nyse : mwa ) group of companies . singapore pub is the national water agency responsible for the collection , production , distribution and reclamation of water in singapore .
atlanta , oct . 11 , 2011 ( globe newswire ) - - echologics , a developer and leading provider of acoustic - based technologies for water loss management , leak detection , and pipe condition assessment , secured a 3 - year master services agreement with united water . the agreement enables any operating division of united water to readily utilize echologics leak detection and condition assessment services . united water is one of the nation ' s leading water and wastewater utilities , supplying services to approximately seven million people in the continental united states .
in 2011 the wssc was introduced to acoustic - based technologies from echologics that could non - invasively detect leaks and inspect pipe conditions . a non - intrusive , non - disruptive technology , echologics’ epulse® assesses water mains through the use of acoustic sensors . it collects data that , when averaged , indicates minimum wall thickness of pipe segments and checks for leaks throughout the water distribution system . to determine the viability of the condition assessment technology , the wssc decided to launch a pilot study of pipe sections it had already earmarked for replacement .
currently new jersey american water employs acoustic - based testing for its cast iron pipes , and recently performed a first pilot of transite ( asbestos cement , or ac ) pipe testing in its coastal north section district . similar to the cast iron validation testing , coupons will be taken to verify echologics results . the technology has performed well with ac pipelines in other cities , according to john marciszewski , director of business development for echologics , and its results have matched up with the results of phenolphthalein dye tests that reveal remaining structural thickness .
typically , long - term strategies are established for a period between 3 to 10 years . echologics can tailor the development of long - term nrw reduction strategies to meet your financial and technical needs , and provide you with the required business case to justify the programs .
atlanta , sept . 18 , 2015 ( globe newswire ) - - echologics has opened a new innovation site dedicated to testing
smart
solutions for leak detection and pipe condition assessment , representing a significant commitment to addressing the growing challenge of aging water main infrastructure .
an additional offering from echologics in the identification and quantification of leakage is district metered area ( dma ) . a dma is a segregated zone of a distribution network where all water supplied is measured through a single or multiple feeds , and where the flow rate is monitored and recorded during the minimum night flow period to assess the level of potential leakage within the zone . the presence and magnitude of leakage can be measured , resulting savings , and following leak repairs , confirmed . echologics offers both temporary and permanent dma design and implementation services .
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atlanta , april 18 , 2012 ( globe newswire ) - - echologics , a division of mueller co . and a developer and leading provider of acoustic - based technologies for water loss management , leak detection , and pipe condition assessment , has secured a service agreement with the city of tampa water department . according to the agreement , echologics will provide the department , which treats and delivers drinking water throughout the tampa bay area , with transmission main leak detection for approximately 7 . 5 miles of pipe in its water system that is comprised primarily of cast iron .
echologics is a business affiliate of mueller water products ( nyse : mwa ) , a leading manufacturer and marketer of products used for the management of water networks . founded in 1857 with annual sales exceeding $ 1 billion , mueller water products offers a broad range and service portfolio that includes engineered valves , fire hydrants , and the broadest product line of residential water and gas metering products and systems . backed by nearly 5 , 000 mueller employees , echologics is capable of providing leak detection , pipe condition assessment , and water loss management products and services anywhere in the world .
echologics issues regular newsletters to inform and educate or partners and utilities about how our acoustic technology is being applied around the world to help solve issues associated with aging pipeline . this section allows you to read the current as well as previous issues and sign - up to receive future newsletters .
for a full analysis of existing pipeline condition , echologics also offers a hydraulic condition assessment utilizing flow and pressure testing to establish the hydraulic condition of watermains . the information provided can be utilized to prioritize the type and level of watermain rehabilitation work required and maximize the use of capital improvement budgets .
atlanta , may 8 , 2014 ( globe newswire ) - - echologics , a provider of pipe condition assessment and leak detection solutions , has been awarded a 12 - month contract with the singapore public utilities board (
singapore pub
) to survey 100km of critical transmission mains for leaks .
during a pilot project , echologics located water main leaks that were causing between 75 , 000 and 100 , 000 gallons per day ( 300 , 000 - 400 , 000 liters per day ) of water loss . this water loss is equivalent to filling one olympic swimming pool every six days .
“the m77 pipeline condition assessment manual is a landmark achievement for helping utilities seeking to learn about condition assessment and leak detection , ” says marc bracken , vice president & general manager for mueller water products and founder of echologics , the leading brand of pipeline condition assessment and leak detection products and technologies .
prioritizing water main renewal and replacement plans and allocating capital renewal budgets are of primary concern with many water utility managers . desktop pipeline condition assessment models often lack calibration and high end pipeline assessment technologies are expensive and invasive . echologics helps bridge the gap between desktop studies and invasive pipe integrity testing providing epulse
the new solution uses echologics sensors and sound technology from mueller water products and marries them to at & t’s lte wireless network . the sensor nets detect water pressure , temperature , leaks and then ibm’s water management center aggregates the data and combines it all to generate a comprehensive view of the system’s performance .
this method provides a single average remaining structural thickness for each segment of main tested . because asbestos cement degrades uniformly along its length , and is not generally subjected to pitting or sectionalized corrosion like metallic pipes , this allows echologics to calculate an accurate average of the structural integrity for a given tested section .
“when municipalities have data that supports their asset management plans and optimizes maintenance schedules , they can identify priorities and prevent catastrophes , ” says marc bracken , echologics’ vice president and general manager . “with this flexible site , we can push or advance our existing technologies further and test and demonstrate our new ideas . ”
“the awwa m77 condition assessment of water mains manual is a landmark achievement for helping utilities seeking to learn about condition assessment and leak detection , ” says marc bracken , vice president & general manager for mueller water products and founder of echologics , the leading brand of pipeline condition assessment and leak detection products and technologies .
“i have to commend the american water works association , because they have a very well - defined process and standard of practice for producing and publishing these industry manuals , ” says dave johnston , echologics director technical services , also one of the co - authors of the m77 chapters on condition assessment and leak detection .
because so much water is constantly moving through the system , it is imperative that the utility’s pipe remains in working order . to that end , lvvwd has been proactive in researching , trialing and implementing advanced technology , including several solutions from echologics , to help the utility learn as much as possible about its pipes .
through mueller co . , echologics has acess to the technology to investigate and monitor your system for pressure fluctuations , surges and transients to design and implement an advanced pressure management program that provide immediate benefits in reducing the occurrence of watermain breaks savings costs related to reactive leak repairs and by extending the life of your infrastructure .
atlanta , may 2 , 2014 ( globe newswire ) - - innovation in technology to improve water infrastructure is the subject of a one - day event hosted by echologics and severn trent water . the event will take place on thursday , may 8 , 2014 , at the severn trent centre in coventry , united kingdom .
“this r & d center will help us rapidly advance new technologies and demonstrate solutions that give our customers access to the data they need to make educated and cost - effective decisions about their water networks , including asset management plans and infrastructure replacement investments , ” said marc bracken , vice president and general manager of echologics .
“united water recognizes the value of accurate and non - invasive leak detection , ” said marc bracken , vice president and general manager for echologics . “because our leak detection and pipe condition assessment processes do not interrupt service or require excavation , united water should realize operational benefits and improved overall efficiency in its water systems . ”
echologics team members are friendly , energetic , hard - working – and always looking for new ways to help our clients . our scientists , engineers and technicians work closely with partners and clients to develop next - generation technologies and innovative solutions that help utilities and operators to extend the life of their pipelines and reduce water loss .
this r & d center will help us rapidly advance new technologies and demonstrate solutions that give our customers access to the data they need to make educated and cost - effective decisions about their water networks , including asset management plans and infrastructure replacement investments ,
said marc bracken , vice president and general manager of echologics .
once the acoustic data is captured , echologics’ engineers use patented algorithms to convert the data into a measure of the average minimum remaining wall thickness of the inspected pipe segment . for metallic and asbestos cement pipe , the calculated wall thickness measurement is compared to the original thickness of the pipe to determine the average percentage of wall loss .
echologics engineering is one of the many revolutionary upstarts who are finding that greening the “white space” in markets is not only socially responsible , it’s smart business . with continued investment and innovation , the private sector will continue to unlock the tremendous potential inherent in reducing our carbon emissions , making our society more efficient and growing our economy .
united water recognizes the value of accurate and non - invasive leak detection ,
said marc bracken , vice president and general manager for echologics .
because our leak detection and pipe condition assessment processes do not interrupt service or require excavation , united water should realize operational benefits and improved overall efficiency in its water systems .
the new orleans contract provides three echologics engineers which are available 24 hours a day . when a leak is suspected , the operators place two acoustic sensors on both ends of the suspected location . typically , the sensors are placed 300 to 1 , 500 feet apart on distribution mains , and 2 , 400 feet apart on transmission mains .
the echologics report revealed that much of the pipe tested in newark was found to have too much structural degradation to be suitable for non - structural lining . this was not what coleman hoped would be found , but he said he was glad to know for certain what was going on in the city’s pipes rather than relying on guesswork .
the site will also serve as a training and certification facility for engineers and field staff from echologics and other mueller water products’ affiliates , as well as business partners and utilities . the site is designed to enable field teams and operators to gain considerable experience with field assets , leak detection scenarios and pipeline condition assessment technologies under controlled conditions .
atlanta , feb 1 , 2011 ( globenewswire via comtex ) - - the city of new orleans has selected echologics engineering inc . , a leader in water infrastructure diagnostic technologies , to oversee its water loss management and water pipe integrity assessment initiative . this initiative includes leak detection , pipe condition assessment , and water meter calibration and maintenance .
in late 2010 , the board issued a new tender for a one - year pipe condition assessment contract , renewable for a second year . it selected echologics engineering , a subsidiary of mueller water products . the company’s core technology is a proprietary acoustic - based leak detection system used to pinpoint leaks and assess the structural integrity of selected waterlines .
“we initially developed the product to sense the subtle sounds associated with leaks in plastic pipes , something that had evaded other technologies , ” says marc bracken , vice president and general manager of echologics . “the level of processing of the data we collect is also very sophisticated , so we can also detect leaks under backpressure from surrounding groundwater . ”
the site will also serve as a training and certification facility for engineers and field staff from echologics and other mueller water products ' affiliates , as well as business partners and utilities . the site is designed to enable field teams and operators to gain considerable experience with field assets , leak detection scenarios and pipeline condition assessment technologies under controlled conditions .
when determining which pipe condition assessment technology to use , stakeholders need to consider a number of factors , including cost , convenience and accuracy . in clarksville , tenn . , a combination of all these factors led officials to choose epulse® acoustic pipe assessment technology by echologics over more expensive , more invasive alternatives when they encountered corrosion in a troublesome pipeline .
to inspect several miles of a large diameter transmission main network ranging in size from 18 to 72 - inches in diameter . the echologics technology has proven its ease of use and accuracy by locating leaks that competing technologies could not . in only 30 days , the water company found numerous leaks totaling over 5 . 5ml / day of lost water .
consulting engineers retained by the edina engineering department used echologics epulse® condition assessment technology to determine the structural integrity of edina’s 8 - inch and 10 - inch ductile iron or cast - iron water mains . nondestructive and nonintrusive , the acoustic - based epulse technology enables utilities to assess the condition of water mains without taking mission - critical pipelines out of service .
in fact , the echologics analysis revealed some information about some of newark’s pipes that surprised even coleman . “in one neighborhood , we inspected two streets that we thought were built in one direction , but it appears that they were built in the other direction , with two different batches of pipe , ” he said . “on wilson road , over 60 % of the wall thickness had been lost ; the first pipe segment on sypherd drive was also about 60 % . but then the next two pipe segments in sypherd were had no measurable loss , so they must have changed from an unlined pipe to a lined pipe mid - block , and we were able to capture that with the echologics report . ”
nason went back to the drawing board to concoct a new way to address the problem . at a recent conference of the alaska water wastewater management association , he attended a presentation given by echologics , which demonstrated its epulse® technology . epulse condition assessment is a noninvasive acoustic technique that assesses pipe condition , detects leaks and estimates the pipe’s remaining service life .
undetected leaks such as the one that was non - invasively located by echologics are a significant challenge facing water utilities . while the obvious symptoms of leaks include visible puddles , overall pressure drops , main breaks and what might appear to be sudden rises in water usage or flow rates , the average transmission main leak goes undetected for more than 20 years .
“what attracted me was that it was going to tell us the limits of our corrosion—it would get me locked down to a footage , and the cost to do the testing was a budget that we could afford , ” goodwin said . “all the other technologies were in excess of hundreds of thousands of dollars . so we worked up a contract with echologics . ”
new jersey american water periodically verifies its acoustic testing results by also sending out metallurgical samples for testing . during the pilot project in 2014 , the utility had wanted to verify that the areas epulse identified as structurally deficient were indeed such . the physical pipe samples proved to align with the data collected by echologics , and the utility continues to find similar results today .
burns & mcdonnell recommended echologics’ epulse condition assessment technology , a non - invasive solution that determines a pipe’s condition and detects system leaks using acoustic sound waves induced in the pipeline . it uses information about the pipe material , when the pipe was installed , the diameter of the pipe and the original wall thickness to help determine the condition of the pipe—poor , moderate or good .
the agreement between united water and echologics is the result of a successful transmission main leak detection pilot project , completed in fall 2010 . the pilot included testing of approximately 5 miles of water mains , including large diameter reinforced concrete pipe , pre - stressed cylinder concrete and cast - iron pipe for united water new jersey ( uwnj ) , a subsidiary of united water . during the survey , echologics non - invasively located a major leak on a river crossing , which was discovered on a 42 - inch cip water main , with an estimated loss of 100 , 000 gallons per day , and was isolated without breaking ground or disrupting service . as a result of the survey , uwnj was able to quickly repair the leak , avoiding potential catastrophic failure .
highly trained and certified echologics field engineers provide the service using an advanced acoustic leak correlator to survey the transmission main for leaks . the technology uses advanced signal processing and acoustic sensor design that can locate “quiet leaks” and filter out background noise commonly experienced on large diameter pipeline assets . these unique features enable the technology to be extremely accurate and locate leaks that other correlators cannot locate .
the agreement between united water and echologics is the result of a successful transmission main leak detection pilot project , completed in the fall of 2010 . the pilot included testing of approximately five miles of water mains , including large diameter reinforced concrete pipe , pre - stressed cylinder concrete , and cast - iron pipe for united water new jersey ( uwnj ) , a subsidiary of united water . during the survey , echologics non - invasively located a major leak on a river crossing , which was discovered on a 42″ inch cip water main , with an estimated loss of 100 , 000 gallons per day , and was isolated without breaking ground or disrupting service . as a result of the survey , uwnj was able to quickly repair the leak , avoiding potential catastrophic failure .
however , lining is not always the best solution for certain pipeline problems , so it is crucial for municipalities to learn as much as they can about the condition of their pipes before embarking on a rehabilitation program . echologics’ epulse® acoustic condition assessment technology is one tool that can be used to determine the proper course of action , as officials in newark , del . , can attest .
the agreement between united water and echologics is the result of a successful transmission main leak detection pilot project , completed in the fall of 2010 . the pilot included testing of approximately five miles of water mains , including large diameter reinforced concrete pipe , pre - stressed cylinder concrete , and cast - iron pipe for united water new jersey ( uwnj ) , a subsidiary of united water . during the survey , echologics non - invasively located a major leak on a river crossing , which was discovered on a 42
inch cip water main , with an estimated loss of 100 , 000 gallons per day , and was isolated without breaking ground or disrupting service . as a result of the survey , uwnj was able to quickly repair the leak , avoiding potential catastrophic failure .
what happened is that we removed the accumulated tuberculation that was essentially holding it together and ensuring pipe integrity ,
said engineering manager michael wolan of new jersey american water .
but the real problem was automatically assuming that a rehabilitated pipe was structurally sound . we needed hard data about the true condition of our pipes — and that ' s when we began investigating new technology solutions from echologics
imagine being notified immediately about a problem main . the echoshore system from echologics will call , text or email you promptly after detecting a leak . 24 / 7 monitoring and notification is designed to cut your response time to help mitigate catastrophic failure . the echoshore™ system is based on proven leakfinderrt™ technology , which has been used by echologics to survey thousands of miles of mains , successfully locating hundreds of leaks . the echoshore™ system leverages components of the next generation leakfinderrt™ creating a network that continuously monitors critical water transmission mains and alerts utilities of leaks before they result in catastrophic main breaks . the echoshore™ system collects data and uploads it to a secure server . the data is then analyzed to determine the location of the leak and an alert is sent to the operator . just like that ! show less