ePulse® Condition Assessment

Know the True Condition of Your Buried Pipes

Non-invasive acoustic condition assessment that measures actual pipe wall thickness, detects leaks simultaneously, and gives water utilities the data they need to replace the right pipes at the right time, without digging, without disrupting service.

Replacing pipes without condition data is costing utilities millions

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Up to 70% of pipes replaced based on age or break history are in good to moderate condition, with years of life remaining
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Pipes that truly need replacement are often left in the ground, driving up break rates and water loss
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With replacement costs of $1M to $2M per mile, replacing the wrong pipe is not an inefficiency, it is a significant, avoidable loss

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Direct Measurement. Actionable Data. No Disruption.

Acoustic sensors are attached to existing contact points, such as fire hydrants, valves or directly in contact with a pipe. A sound wave is induced in the pipeline and travels along the pipe. The acoustic sensors capture the time it takes the sound wave to travel between two sensor stations. The wave speed reflects actual pipe wall stiffness, producing a quantitative measure of remaining wall thickness and an estimated remaining service life for each tested segment.

Non-invasive: nothing enters the pipe, no risk to water quality
Non-disruptive: no flow changes, pressure reductions, or service interruptions
Simultaneous leak detection included as part of every survey
Results delivered as a clear condition grade: good, moderate, or poor, with remaining service life estimates
Available in Standard (200 to 700 ft segments) and Detailed (30 to 90 ft segments) levels of inspection

Key Benefits of ePulse Condition Assesment

Replace the Right Pipes

Make replacement decisions based on actual measured wall thickness, not estimates. Know exactly which pipes need immediate action and which can serve your network for decades more.

Stretch Your Capital Budget

At less than 5% of pipe replacement cost, ePulse consistently delivers net savings. Multiple utilities have deferred 30 to 60% of planned replacement after condition data showed pipes were in better shape than age models predicted. These replacement funds have been reallocated to where it is needed the most (other parts of the network, other pipes, etc.) or enabled utilities to make more effective replacement decisions in shrinking budget environments.

Detect Leaks in the Same Survey

Condition data and leak data in a single mobilization. No separate inspections, no additional scheduling, no additional cost.

Trusted by Leading Utilities Across North America

City of Edina, MN

Cut a planned $800K–$1M replacement project by 50% after ePulse data showed only one-third of the pipe needed replacement.

Las Vegas Valley Water District

Replaced 2,500 ft instead of three miles after ePulse confirmed the remaining pipe was still serviceable.

Validate ePulse on Your Network With Our Pilot Program

Talk to an Echologics^® solution consultant about your network, your replacement program, and how an ePulse condition assessment pilot can help you make every capital dollar count.

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