2026 Water Leak Detection Program — Hetek Solutions
Hetek Solutions will be conducting NRRM’s 2026 Water Leak Detection program beginning Monday, August 10. Using specialized acoustic equipment, Hetek staff will listen to the water distribution system to identify potential leaks. Work is expected to take approximately 3–4 weeks and will take place in: Rural Water West, Rural Water South, the Airport, and locations within Town Proper including 52 Street, 51 Street, 50 Street, 49th Street, Airport Drive, 50 Ave N, 50 Ave S, 49 Ave, 48th Ave and Nahanni Drive.
Work hours: To ensure quiet conditions for detection, the majority of surveys will be conducted during evening and overnight hours (7:00 pm – 2:00 am).
Frequently Asked Questions
Identifying the location of leaks will help the NRRM prioritize further investigation and repairs if necessary. Identifying leaks is the first step in reducing overall water loss for the Town.
No noise is produced during the acoustic leak detection: Hetek is listening for the noise of water leaking from the watermain.
Hetek is listening for the noise water makes leaking from a watermain and the best time to do this is when the water distribution system is used by the least number of people.
Hetek staff will be easily identified through visible identification and personal protective equipment that is reflective and brightly colored.
Go about your day as usual. If you can, schedule activities such as laundry, dishwashing, showers, etc. during the day. Shutting off your water softener in the evening will help too.
Identifying leaks is the first step to prioritizing repairs and reducing overall water loss for the Town.
