Where Dogs & Water Operators work together to save every drop.
Empowering canine-handler teams to protect drinking water systems through innovative training, research, and outreach.
The facts
The Global Water Loss Challenge
Every year, an estimated 6 billion gallons of treated drinking water are lost every day in the United States due to undetected leaks.
Worldwide, 30–40% of all clean water produced by utilities never reaches the customer—it disappears through leaks, aging infrastructure, and faulty connections.
These leaks waste not only water but also the energy and chemicals used to treat and pump it, driving up costs for utilities and communities.
“Non-revenue water” (water produced but lost before it’s billed) costs utilities billions of dollars annually—money that could otherwise fund infrastructure improvements and lower customer rates.
Why Collaborate with Canine Leak Detection?
Enhanced Accuracy – Our trained detection dogs work alongside operators and leak detection crews to confirm and pinpoint leaks, even when they are too small or subtle for electronic equipment to detect.
Faster Results in the Field – By adding dogs to your team, miles of pipeline can be surveyed more quickly, allowing operators to prioritize repairs and reduce time leaks remain undetected.
Shared Cost Savings. Working together, canine teams help utilities and contractors avoid unnecessary digs and reduce water loss, saving communities and businesses thousands of dollars per leak.
Environmental Stewardship Every leak found through collaboration means millions of gallons of clean water conserved, helping utilities meet sustainability and conservation goals.
Protecting Infrastructure Partnering early with canine teams helps prevent sinkholes, road collapses, and costly bursts, strengthening the work already being done by water operators and detection companies.