Row River, Oregon Discovers Leak Half a Mile Away

Tucked in the lush, forested foothills of Oregon’s Coast Range, the small community of Dorena sits along the banks of the Row River—an area known for its natural beauty, abundant rainfall, and deep ties to both the land and the water that flows through it. But even in the Pacific Northwest, where water seems plentiful, conservation matters. Hidden leaks can still waste thousands of gallons and strain utility operations, making early detection vital.  This particular leak, discovered near the Row River, is a striking example of how Kamstrup’s acoustic leak detection technology can hear what the human ear—and even the human eye—cannot. A Kamstrup meter located half a mile away picked up the acoustic signature of a leak long before it surfaced. That’s the power of listening—and the promise of smarter water management, even in the greenest corners of the map.

On August 3, 2021, a 30 GPM leak on a 14” main in Dorena, OR, was detected by ALD meters half a mile away. Repairs prevented significant loss.