Aarhus Vand utility has established a dedicated leak detection training field in Viby J, Denmark. As part of the Water Living Lab, the initiative addresses the need for skilled operators who can detect leaks efficiently under real-world conditions. Utilities, educational institutions and companies are invited to train at the site, where challenges such as unknown pipe locations, various pipe materials and leak types are simulated under different pavements including grass, gravel, asphalt and tile.

The field allows operators to practice using a range of tools, from acoustic sensors and correlators to gas tracing and pipe-locating technologies. The setup integrates Danish water technologies, including valve sensors from AVK, leak detection meters from Kamstrup and digital documentation via the HeyPipe platform. This combination of practical training and innovation not only enhances leak detection skills but also serves as a demonstration site for smart water solutions.

Building on the Danish model, Aarhus Vand is expanding internationally with a new training field underway at the Ghana Water Institute where water loss averages 50 percent. By providing hands-on education and access to tested technologies, the initiative strengthens global capacity to reduce water loss, improve network efficiency and secure more reliable water supply systems.