Water Officials Say Aggressive Pipeline Inspections Saved Millions Of Dollars

Regional water officials in San Diego County announced Tuesday that an innovative pipeline-inspection regime has saved ratepayers more than $200 million to date. During the last two decades, the San Diego County Water Authority has routinely been an early adopter of the latest pipeline-maintenance technology, officials said. Investments in such tools have made it possible to pinpoint small leaks and prevent costly replacement projects.