CASE STUDIES
Origin Technologies in action. Leveraging a powerful mix of smart tools to repair potable water networks, detect leaks with precision, and assess ground movement for resilient infrastructure.
WESSEX WATER
Key Facts
Client: Wessex Water
Location: River Brit
Problem: 4” main with a high leakage rate of 4m³ /hr in a logistically challenged location under the river.
Traditional repairs were previously unsuccessful and logistically
Objectives
Minimal network downtime
Minimise disruption to surrounding environment and community
Solution
Two technicians attended the site to operate the Origin No Dig® system. Within 2 hours the product was injected via the neighboring hydrant. The leak was repaired and the pipe was flushed, restoring normal service.
Plymouth Leak Detection
Key Facts
Client – South West Water
Location – Plymouth
Problem – High water losses from non-visible leakage
Objectives
Identify points of interest
Assist South West Water in their reduction of non-revenue water
Improve operational efficiencies
Solution
Origin Orbit surveyed a 20 x 20km area using our patented satellite leak detection technology. Deploying one Origin leakage technician, 146 leaks were identifies and verified, totalling 1.8ML/D water savings, averaging 5 leaks per day.
Aqueduct Repair
Key Facts
Client – Northumbrian Water
Location – Nine Wells Aqueduct
Problem – Historic ongoing leakage reducing supply to treatment plant
Objectives
Survey aqueduct
Identify problematic sections of the aqueduct
Assess nature of repairs required
Minimal disruption to the network
Solution
During a 2 week working period, across 300m section of the aqueduct, 2 Origin Technician’s identified and repaired 80 leaks and joint failures using Origin No Dig® product under live conditions. This work was carried out through a period of drought, therefore it was imperative to not restrict water supply.
Severn Trent
Key Facts
Key Facts: Client – Severn Trent
Location – 8 central operating areas
Problem – Communication pipe leakage on Severn Trent’s water network
Objectives
Identify leaking pipework suitable for Origin No Dig® repair
Successfully deploy Origin No Dig®
Reduce non-revenue water
Solution
During a 30 day working period, using Origin No Dig®, 4 technicians successfully repaired 364 leaking comm pipes across their network, conserving over 5 ML/D of potable water. Consequently delivering cost savings totalling £448,000 over traditional repair methods.
Godstone sinkhole
Key Facts
Key Facts: Client – SES Water
Location – Godstone
Problem – In February 2025, a 20m wide sinkhole appears in residential housing area.
Objectives
Identify potential causes of the sinkhole
Provide insight to prevent future sinkholes
Develop learning into regional environmental peculiarities
Solution
Origin geospatial technicians used a combination of satellite radar, GIS and soil signature data to assess ground stability and cavities, providing valuable insights into both the sinkhole and surrounding areas. Findings were drawn into a detailed technical report that was submitted to Sutton and East Surrey Water.
