This October (27-31), a specialized company will be conducting a leak detection program on sections of The District of Summerland’s water distribution system.
In preparation for the program, a student will be performing preliminary work around town. He will be traveling in a District truck, using a metal detector and shovel to mark valves and approximate locations of water lines. All work will be conducted on public property.
𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫?
Our water system includes approximately 200 km of pipelines, 5,600 service connections, and 575 hydrants. Leak detection is a systematic search for water leaks, which goes beyond visible leaks and uses electronic equipment to identify and pinpoint underground leaks.
Benefits of the leak detection program for our community:
• Helps conserve water and reduce water loss
• Ensures the reliability and safety of our water supply
• Identifies issues early, reducing costly repairs and service interruptions 
If you see someone walking around the neighborhood with big headphones on — it’s totally normal and part of the process!
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we work to keep our water system safe and efficient.
