Leak detection investment leads to significant decrease in non-revenue water lossProblem:Privately owned and over 200 years old, the Belle Vernon Municipal Authority serves a population of just over 6,000 residents. It encompasses the Pennsylvania regions of Belle Vernon, North Belle Vernon and parts of Rostraver and Washington townships. The water plant was decommissioned, and Belle Vernon Municipal Authority began purchasing water from another municipal authority in September of 2016. The Belle Vernon Municipal Authority services infrastructure comprised of steel, cast iron and plastic with portions dating over 100 years old. Given the aging infrastructure, it is not surprising it was
