Leak Surveys in San Bernardino

Name: American Leak Detection of San Bernardino
Address: PO BOX,, San Bernardino, CA, 92408
Telephone: (909) 546-4982

Non-Invasive Distribution System Leak Detection for Municipal and Commercial Properties

American Leak Detection of San Bernardino provides leak surveys for water purveyors, municipal property managers, and commercial property owners throughout San Bernardino County. Guided by our principle of Leak Detection Without Destruction™, we locate hidden water and sewer leaks in buried pipelines without excavation or property damage. Our Commercial/Municipal service line covers water distribution systems at scale, from individual commercial sites to large-scale infrastructure.

Water loss in a distribution system costs money and compounds over time. Call American Leak Detection of San Bernardino at (909) 546-4982 to schedule a leak survey and get upfront pricing before any work begins.

Why Municipal and Commercial Clients Choose Us

As the Original Leak Detection Specialists™, we developed the proprietary non-invasive techniques that the industry now follows. Our technicians complete a rigorous training program that keeps them among the most skilled in the field, and we continuously research new detection technologies to stay ahead of infrastructure challenges. When we arrive on-site, we work within the agreed time frame and leave the property clean.

Pricing isn’t a surprise. Our Know Before You Go approach means you receive transparent, upfront pricing before we begin, so your team can plan accurately and avoid budget uncertainty on repair and capital planning decisions.

San Bernardino’s Water Infrastructure

The San Bernardino Municipal Water Department’s distribution section operates 715 miles of underground piping across roughly 45,000 service connections, with pipe diameters ranging from 4 to 78 inches. The department has identified aging distribution system components as one of the greatest challenges facing water utilities and addresses it through a Water System Master Plan that prioritizes pipeline replacement. In fiscal year 2022/23, the San Bernardino Water Board approved a satellite leak survey using radar-based technology specifically to assess infrastructure condition and reduce non-revenue water loss.

That investment reflects a regional reality: the buried pipeline networks serving San Bernardino and surrounding communities in Rialto, Fontana, Rancho Cucamonga, and Redlands require proactive, systematic attention. Leak surveys can serve as a first step toward understanding where loss is occurring and where capital should be directed.

Request a Leak Survey for Your System

If you manage water distribution infrastructure in the San Bernardino area, a documented leak survey gives your team actionable data without disrupting service or damaging property. Our non-invasive approach means no unnecessary excavation and no guesswork.

Contact American Leak Detection of San Bernardino at (909) 546-4982 to discuss your distribution system’s needs and schedule a leak survey.

What a Water Distribution Leak Survey Involves

A leak survey is a systematic, non-invasive assessment of buried pipelines designed to locate hidden leaks without excavating the ground. Using acoustic detection methods, trained technicians identify the sound of water escaping under pressure to pinpoint where loss is occurring. This approach works across varying pipe materials and handles the long pipe runs typical of municipal distribution mains, making it practical for large utility networks and commercial property systems alike.

After field work is complete, a documented survey report provides a clear record of findings. That documentation can support compliance reporting, inform capital planning decisions, and demonstrate proactive infrastructure management to regulators or stakeholders.

Non-Revenue Water and Aging Infrastructure

Non-revenue water is water that enters a distribution system but is never billed to a customer. It leaks out, goes unmetered, or is consumed for operational purposes before reaching an end user. For a water purveyor or municipal utility, that loss translates directly into higher operating costs and reduced system efficiency.

Aging infrastructure raises the stakes. Pipes that have been in service for decades may show no visible signs of deterioration at the surface while losing water continuously underground. Identifying those leaks early through a survey can allow a system to control ongoing water loss and prioritize repair or replacement before a small problem becomes a costly emergency.

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