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CT Water Infrastructure

Monday, May 2nd, 2011

Three years ago, 28 million gallons of raw sewage broke through into the Greenwich, CT water.  This massive leak was a surprise on December 12, 2008 and was in a 24 inch line.

This is not the first time that Greenwich had a sewage pipe break, causing a leak.  On October 4, 2005 a break in the pipe caused a different leak of 14.5 million gallons of raw sewage to be released.

Back in 2001, the EPA had fined the town for leaking on two different occasions, each leak releasing 2 million gallons of sewage.  At that point, the EPA fined Greenwich $285,000 for those two leaks.

This time around, Greenwich, CT was fined $100,000 by both the federal government and the state, bringing the grand total to $200,000 in fines due to leaks.

American Leak Detection provides precise leak detection for municipalities, commercial and residential clients throughout the US and six other countries.

Northbridge begins aggressive water conservation program

Monday, May 2nd, 2011

As of May 1, 2011 restrictive water use guidelines have gone into effect for the town of Northbridge, according to The Northbridge Times.

These water restrictions prohibit the use of water outside from 9 AM – 5 PM from May 1st – September 30th and were issued by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection through the Water Management Act Permit.

Lawn sprinklers are now no longer permitted to be operated between 9AM – 5 PM.  Please remember that lawn sprinkler systems often develop water leaks.  These water leaks can be costly, and in some cases, cause damage.

If you suspect that you have a water leak, in your sprinkler system or in another part of your house, please contact American Leak Detection today at 978.465.3778 so we can pinpoint all of your water, gas and sewer leaks.

Potential Devastation of Gas Line Leaks

Tuesday, April 26th, 2011

Unfortunately, we are reminded from time to time of the potential hazards of unchecked leaks within the gas line infrastructure.   This past Sunday, an explosion, heard during the late morning hours,  completely leveled a house and damaged some neighboring structures.

While the investigation into the explosion is still pending, a detective of the Suffolk County Police Department was quoted: “You obviously had a gas leak somewhere in the structure. Gas was filling up in the house and then you get an ignition source and it ignites the gas vapor.”

Despite the destruction of their home, none of the residents of the leaking house were home at the time.  While there were many injuries and a large amount of property damage, miraculously no one was killed in the blast.  This incident serves as a stark reminder of the real dangers of gas leaks and the reality that the infrastructure running underneath our streets and in our homes needs to be checked regularly to avoid incidents like the gas main explosion in San Bruno, CA.

If you suspect a gas leak (most natural gas is odorized for safety):

1.  Open your doors and windows, notify your immediate neighbors, and evacuate to a safe distance

2. Notify your local gas utility company of the leak so they can shut off service

3. (only if it is safe) Turn off the gas supply valve—located by the gas meter on the gas inlet pipe—by rotating the valve one quarter turn with an adjustable wrench. The valve’s oblong stem should be perpendicular (at a right angle) to the inlet pipe to stop the flow of gas.

If you believe you have a recurring leak history, please contact your local American Leak Detection Franchise to get an expert technician to pinpoint the location of the leak.

Safety precautions

Monday, April 18th, 2011

With the recent gas leak in Attleboro, MA we are reminded to take extra precautions when having underground work done, even at a municipal level.

All to often, water and gas leaks occur because of an accident; in this case there was a happy end to the story as no one was hurt or injured because of the incident.  American Leak Detection frequently visits properties that have a water, gas or sewer leak due to an mistake by someone working nearby, or on the property.

When the gas line was struck in Attleboro, MA, causing a gas leak, 20 residents needed to vacate their homes, and service needed to be shut down for 133.  The leak was caused when a new gas line was being installed, and the old gas line was accidently hit.

As we enter spring, we would like to remind our friends to exercise caution when having any work done underground.   Underground leaks can be caused by many things, including digging underground.  If you think you may have a water, gas or sewer leak, American Leak Detection is able to pinpoint the source of where it is coming from.

We wish you and yours a safe and happy season.

Water conservation

Monday, April 18th, 2011

Lancaster, MA is joining in on the water conservation movement.

The Department of Public Works has issued a statement requesting residents to conserve water by installing water saving fixtures throughout their home to reduce their water consumption.

While they hit on a lot of important points, such as reducing the amount of water used to water the lawn, they do not touch on the option of having a water leak audit done by a company like American Leak Detection.

Water leak audits are a thorough inspection of an entire house, from the sidewalk out front, all the way to the back fence, including a complete inspection done inside a home in addition to checking the pool or hot tub for leaks.

Many times, cracks in pipes causing water leaks can be very small.  While small in size on a pipe, a substantial amount of water can flow through the crack, increasing consumption rates and water bills.

American Leak Detection is proud to offer our new Membership Program for homeowners.  The Membership Program has four different levels, ranging from Basic to Premier.  The advantages of being a Member of this program is front-of-the-line service for leak detection work, in addition to an annual water leak detection audit, if a Standard, Priority or Premier membership package is purchased.

The assurance that everything will be checked for leaks means that anything that happens underground, behind walls or in foundations over the winter, when cracking pipes are most likely, will be quickly spotted by our trained technicians, saving you time, money and increased water bills if the leaks go undetected.

American Leak Detection assists Palm Springs Animal Shelter

Monday, July 12th, 2010

American Leak Detection is proud to assist the Palm Springs Animal Shelter in updating their plumbing structure to help keep the animals refreshed and healthy.

On Wednesday June 7th, the Friends of the Palm Springs Animal Shelter hosted the ground-breaking event at the new location on the corner of Mesquite and Vella. American Leak Detection was represented at the ground-breaking by Pam Vigue, Andy Hernandez and Joshua Butler. American Leak Detection congratulates Friends of the Palm Springs Animal Shelter on a successful and heart-warming ceremony.

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If you love animals, show you care by donating to the new facilty fund.

Governor Bobby Jindal Announces the Appointment of Greg Kleinpeter to the Dairy Stabilization Board

Thursday, May 6th, 2010

Greg Kleinpeter, of Baton Rouge, is the owner of American Leak Detection. Kleinpeter will be appointed to serve as a consumer, as required by statute.

Inside Louisiana News

More information about the Dairy Stabilization Board:

The Dairy Stabilization Board addresses problems created in the marketplace and provides a regulatory program that is designed to stabilize the Louisiana dairy industry in order to assure an adequate supply of healthy and wholesome dairy products.

The board is empowered to prevent persons, partnerships and corporations from using unfair methods of competition, unfair or deceptive acts or practices and disruptive trade practices in the sale of milk and milk products. Also, the board investigates complaints regarding violations of its regulations and audits the financial records of processors, distributors and retailers to determine the costs of manufacturing, selling and delivering of dairy products.

Nashville Floods

Wednesday, May 5th, 2010

Here are some pictures of downtown Nashville, many other parts of Nashville are worse, including many residential areas. Many of my friends and neighbors have lost everything. I am grateful that they are still living.

Hopefully the gas prices don’t go too high. Here is some information about the local gas supply:

Nashville, this has been a major disaster, but we can bounce back!

Local Entrepreneurs Receives Quality Customer Service – 3rd 4+ Trucks Award at American Leak Detection Conference

Thursday, April 22nd, 2010

Jupiter, FL (Grassroots Newswire) April 14, 2010 – Bill and Karen Peterson, owners of American Leak Detection Serving St. Lucie County, recently received the Quality Customer Service – 3rd 4+ Trucks award during the company’s annual conference. These are given to franchises that have utilized the Customer Survey Card Program in any calendar months from January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2009. There are three categories of the award for operation size: 1 truck operators, 2-3 truckoperators, and 4 or more truck operators. The awards are given to the top three performers in each category. Customer Service is critical to their success.

American Leak Detection’s annual conference took place March 24th – 27th at the Miramonte Spa & Resort in Indian Wells, California. During the four-day event, several franchisees were honored for their milestones during a special awards ceremony.

“It is a great feeling to be honored in front of my fellow franchisees and the entire American Leak Detection team for my hard work and efforts in establishing my local leak detection business,” Bill said. “Running a business can be challenging, but I thank my colleagues and my customers for their continued support.”

Aside from recognizing award recipients, American Leak Detection invited successful entrepreneurs and motivational speakers to the gathering. Keynote Speaker George Hedley, CSP, owner of a successful commercial construction and real estate development company, led a seminar on how to build a business. George founded and built his business from $0 to $50 million in seven years.

Other experts spoke on a wide variety of topics. Moisture Control, Inc. CEO and Owner Hank Bruflodt spoke to attendees about how his business has been helping solve concrete slab moisture and floor problems for over 10 years. Communication and stress management expert Mary Marcdante spoke about how enthusiasm is the core to great leadership. And, Nancy Friedman, known as the “Telephone Doctor,” held a seminar designed to help owners communicate better with customers.

“Our main goal with this year’s conference was to give our franchisees a wealth of information about how they can build success in the leak detection industry,” said Stan Berenbaum, president of American Leak Detection. “We also wanted to put a spotlight on franchisees like Bill and Karen Peterson, who have really excelled in this business. They are examples of what success is all about.”

American Leak Detection is known as a world leader in the detection of hidden water and sewer leaks. It uses advanced, sophisticated electronic leak detection equipment to fix leaks for all kinds of water systems. According to Karen, the company has found 5,226,578 leaks worldwide since 1974 and counting. American Leak Detection’s primary commitment is to conserve water, the world’s most precious resource.

Contact

Bill and Karen Peterson
American Leak Detection Serving St. Lucie County
800-970-5325

Local Entrepreneurs Receives Top Producer Region 5 for 2008 and 2009 Award at American Leak Detection Conference

Thursday, April 22nd, 2010

Jupiter, FL (Grassroots Newswire) April 14, 2010 – Bill and Karen Peterson, owners of American Leak Detection Serving Martin County, recently received the Top Producer Region 5 for 2008 and 2009 award during the company’s annual conference. Top Producer award goes to those that have the highest sales within their respective region.

American Leak Detection’s annual conference took place March 24th – 27th at the Miramonte Spa & Resort in Indian Wells, California. During the four-day event, several franchisees were honored for their milestones during a special awards ceremony.

“It is a great feeling to be honored in front of my fellow franchisees and the entire American Leak Detection team for my hard work and efforts in establishing my local leak detection business,” Bill said. “Running a business can be challenging, but I thank my colleagues and my customers for their continued support.”

Aside from recognizing award recipients, American Leak Detection invited successful entrepreneurs and motivational speakers to the gathering. Keynote Speaker George Hedley, CSP, owner of a successful commercial construction and real estate development company, led a seminar on how to build a business. George founded and built his business from $0 to $50 million in seven years.

Other experts spoke on a wide variety of topics. Moisture Control, Inc. CEO and Owner Hank Bruflodt spoke to attendees about how his business has been helping solve concrete slab moisture and floor problems for over 10 years. Communication and stress management expert Mary Marcdante spoke about how enthusiasm is the core to great leadership. And, Nancy Friedman, known as the “Telephone Doctor,” held a seminar designed to help owners communicate better with customers.

“Our main goal with this year’s conference was to give our franchisees a wealth of information about how they can build success in the leak detection industry,” said Stan Berenbaum, president of American Leak Detection. “We also wanted to put a spotlight on franchisees like Bill and Karen Peterson, who have really excelled in this business. They are examples of what success is all about.”

American Leak Detection is known as a world leader in the detection of hidden water and sewer leaks. It uses advanced, sophisticated electronic leak detection equipment to fix leaks for all kinds of water systems. According to Karen, the company has found 5,226,578 leaks worldwide since 1974 and counting. American Leak Detection’s primary commitment is to conserve water, the world’s most precious resource.

Contact

Bill and Karen Peterson
American Leak Detection Serving Martin County
800-970-5325