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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Colder than usual winter temps in Akron wage war against an aging yet relatively healthy pipe system.

Thursday, January 27th, 2011

The Akron water department reports that so far this year they have repaired 11 water main breaks up from the same period last years 5 breaks.

The Hudson Hub Times spoke with Akron’s director of communications who stated the earlier and more extreme freeze temperatures probably had more to do with the breaks than the age and condition of the pipes, even the pipes “dating pre 1900 are considered in reasonable condition.”
Sounds like a job for “E-Pipe” to me!
With the repairs that have been made and the couple scheduled soon, the repair crews have managed to do this without interrupting water service, while it helps that most of the breaks are reported to be on bolt points, that has got to be tough being wet in the freezing temperatures, hats off to the technicians working in Akron, great job!

This location proudly served by our Cleveland office

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Brrrrr – it’s cold in Boston!

Tuesday, January 25th, 2011

Especially for the residents of The Archstone building in Downtown Crossing who had to evacuate due to a water main burst late last night.
The Boston Herald reported massive water damage from a main break on the 11th floor forcing hundreds into single digit weather while waiting for transport to emergency shelter.
Not far away the historic Boston Athenaeum on Beacon Hill was rocked by a huge leak that was compared to “Niagara Falls” by one of the librarians.
The Boston Globe article speaks of flooding that caused “Tens of thousands of dollars” of damage and sent many books to be dried by specialists.

Sometimes water mains break, and when they do, we are reminded how important pipe health is and that we must be vigilant in fixing little leaks as they come up and attending to failing infrastructure in older buildings…

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Don’t Let the Holiday Season be Anything but Joyful

Thursday, November 18th, 2010

Local American Leak Detection business offers insight on how leaks in the home can wreak havoc on the season

The holiday season can be one of the most joyful times of the year with family, friends and loved ones visiting for the festivities. However, the American Leak Detection business wants local residents to know that leaks in the home could dampen the fun.

“With extra guests visiting during this time of year, leaks tend to make things even more hectic. The best thing homeowners can do is to be prepared by knowing the signs and symptoms of a leak ahead of time,” said Jimmy Carter, American Leak Detection’s Sr. Director of Field Services. “Whatever the source, water leaks are a serious matter because of the structural damage they can do to your home, which is the last thing you want to deal with during the holidays. At American Leak Detection, we want to help local residents be as proactive as possible when it comes to leaks — before a leak makes a mess of their holiday plans or home.”

According to Carter, you may have a plumbing leak if:

  • You can hear the continuous sound of water (like a toilet running) when nothing is turned on.
  • Your water bill escalates over a period of weeks or months. (Compare your bills month to month.)
  • Your walls or floors have wet, spongy, moist or discolored areas when nothing has been spilled.
  • You can smell foul odors coming from floors or walls near drains or sewers.
  • Your building foundation cracks, vegetation grows unevenly, or earth shifts for no apparent reason.
  • You find warm spots on your floor, particularly on concrete slab floors.

In addition to these, Carter encourages local homeowners to check for hidden leaks by turning off faucets, all water-using appliances, and not flushing toilets for one hour.

“Record the water meter reading. If the flow indicator (triangular or diamond-shaped rotating button) is spinning or the meter reading has changed while no water is being used, a leaking pipe may exist. Also, it’s important to know where the main water shut-off valve is located in your home and check it frequently to make sure it is operational,” Carter said.

Besides this helpful advice, Carter said that area residents can visit the company’s Web site to use its online water meter test as a preventative measure. By following the list of easy steps, which takes only 30 minutes, people can detect whether they have a leak in their pressurized water system, or if they have a running toilet that should be serviced. The test can be found by visiting www.AmericanLeakDetection.com.

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Local Entrepreneurs Receives Quality Customer Service – 1st 4+ Trucks Award at American Leak Detection Conference

Monday, April 19th, 2010

Port Charlotte, FL (Grassroots Newswire) April 14, 2010 – Rusty and Vivian Lee, owners of American Leak Detection Serving the Greater Port Charlotte Area, recently received the Quality Customer Service – 1st 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,” Rusty 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 Rusty and Vivian Lee, 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 Vivian, 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.

For more information about American Leak Detection, The Original Leak Specialists Serving the Greater Port Charlotte Area, contact Rusty and Vivian Lee at 941-764-6100.

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Rusty and Vivian Lee
American Leak Detection Serving the Greater Port Charlotte Area
941-764-6100

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American Leak Detection at the 2010 Western Pool and Spa Show

Thursday, March 4th, 2010

WPSS 2010

We thank everyone for coming by our booth at “The Western Pool and Spa Show” in Long Beach, California. From San Luis Obispo to San Diego, American Leak Detection appreciates all the time you spent coming by our booth and inquiring about our services. We hope we answered all your questions, and received some helpful information about our detections and repairs. We know that you will be more than satisfied with our professional, clean and honest service.
As a reminder, many pool professionals asked about our services. Here is what talked about at the WPSS tradeshow booth:

  • American leak detection offers guarantees on all residential detection and repair.
  • The ALD difference is that we retest all repairs once the repair is completed to ensure the highest quality of service for our customers.
  • American Leak Detection performs all repairs. We do not sub-contract any repair work. Repairs are completed by our own technician.
  • Whether you are a pool tech or represent a pool construction company, we always respect you and your customers. We also will call you from the site with results if you are not on site at the time of the detection.

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American Leak Detection is proud to partner with the good people in the pool industry. Please let us know how we could better serve you in the future.
Call toll free in the US at 866-570-5325. Be ready with your customer’s five digit zip code the reach the nearest office.

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