Water, as the source of life, nourishes every inch of the city and every resident. However, in our daily life, the problem of leaking water supply pipes is often overlooked. It not only causes waste of water, but also may lead to a series of serious environmental and safety problems. Therefore, popularizing the hazards of water supply pipe leakage is of great significance in guarding the lifeline of the city and ensuring the safety and health of the residents.
1, the risk of water pollution increases
Once the water supply pipe leakage, its closure will be damaged. Especially in the pipeline low pressure or water supply, external pollution sources may take the opportunity to invade the pipeline inside, the special circumstances of the shooting suction phenomenon is more likely to exacerbate the risk of water contamination. Therefore, pipeline leakage not only affects the safety of water supply, but also may pose a potential threat to the health of residents.
2, the ground subsidence potential danger highlighted
Pipeline leakage will lead to soil loss, especially in the case of nearby drainpipes, soil activity increases, and the cavity gradually expands. In the long run, the road surface may collapse due to loss of support, posing a safety hazard to pedestrians and vehicles.
3. Water supply pressure is difficult to guarantee
Pipeline leakage means pressure leakage, which not only leads to a reduction in the water supply pressure felt by the user, but also makes the pressure management of the urban water supply system becomes more complex. With the expansion of the city and the growth of water demand, the difficulty of guaranteeing water supply pressure is also increasing.
4, abnormal rise in groundwater level
In the area covered by the water supply pipe network, the groundwater level may rise abnormally due to the continuous leakage of pipes. This not only increases the difficulty of underground construction, but may also lead to problems such as ground freezing in winter. In addition, the unevenness of hard paving on the ground due to changes in the water table also seriously affects the aesthetics of the city and the quality of life of residents.
5, water supply costs and economic burden increased
For water supply enterprises, pipeline leakage not only increases the direct cost of water production and transmission, but also leads to a rise in maintenance costs. For residents, the loss of water supply due to leakage means that they need to pay for additional water, which undoubtedly increases the unnecessary economic burden.
Locate leaks with pipeline leak detector
The pipeline leak detector works on the principle that when pressurized water rushes out of a broken pipe after a leak in a pressurized water main, the sound vibrations generated by the friction with the pipe wall and other additional vibrations caused are transmitted to the top of the pipeline floor, where they are detected with an instrument on the road surface to find out where the leak is.
Generally speaking, the basic detection method is to connect the pipeline leak detector host, headphones, sensors. Turn on the switch, wear a good headset, in the pipeline above the road surface to place the sensor, according to the pace of the length of a step by step placement, step by step listening, the closer the leak, the stronger the signal, the farther away from the leak, the weaker the signal, by comparing the signal strength between different points to achieve the purpose of detecting leaks.
Water supply pipe leakage not only affects the safety of water supply and water quality, but also may cause many negative impacts on the urban environment and residents' lives. Therefore, we should attach great importance to the problem of water supply pipe leakage, strengthen pipeline maintenance and overhaul work, to ensure the normal operation of the water supply system and the safety and stability of residents' water use.
