By BECKY KISER
Hays Post

A search for any leaks in the city of Hays’ 180 miles of water lines is underway through September 19.

The city contracted with Wachs Water Services of Buffalo Grove, Ill., to perform a non-invasive water line leak detection survey on the water distribution and raw water transmission lines from the Smoky Hill River well field.

Work started Tuesday, according to Jason Riegel, the Water Conservation Specialist for the city of Hays.

“There won’t be any interruption in water service,” Riegel explained.  “Since it’s non-invasive, they’re just listening for leak sounds.”

“The survey crew will be accessing water valve boxes, and, in some cases may need to access water meter pits in front of houses and buildings to pinpoint a leak:”

Riegel said crews will be able to determine exactly where water leaks may be occurring, and “that means we (city workers) won’t be digging any dry holes trying to find a leak.”

Any leaks found by Wachs will be repaired as soon as possible by the city.