Services

G2C Water are specialists in all aspects of water operations. The business is operated by Operational Directors and Managers whom have developed their water industry experience in a variety of water resources planning and management, water conservation and environmental management.

We recognise that a range of operational services are required to ensure a water resource strategy is an integrated concept within a water company.
G2C Water will provide clients with a range of water operations skills to ensure the supply and distribution of potable drinking water coincides with the development of effective capital investment programmes.

Services range from site auditing, data logging, hydraulic analysis and serviceability assessments to the analysis of risk, contingency planning and delivery of operational maintenance.

Establishing asset condition and performance is central in the creation of an asset management and investment strategy.

G2C Water personnel are well practised and proficient in the collection, analysis and assessment of primary data streams pertaining to asset performance and condition.

Based on an assessment of performance, projects to alleviate network deficiencies and robust capital investment programmes incorporating detailed design elements and an estimation of investment needs are produced.

G2C Water provide key Project Management and Site Supervisory personnel to ensure the successful delivery of new infrastructure projects. Key projects include mains replacement, air valve audits, drainage area surveys, PRV audits, replacement of mechanical & electromagnetic flow meters and telemetry outstation facilities.

Effective data capture and analysis are an essential part in determining an understanding of water network performance in order to make informed decisions on regulatory requirements or capital investment projects.

G2C continue to provide skilled personnel to our clients who routinely install, interrogate and analyse data obtained from flow and pressure surveys for the purposes of regulatory review, hydraulic assessment, computer model calibration and water demand monitoring.

G2C is able to utilise existing metering provisions or provide replacement or temporarily installed ultrasonic flow measurement devices in order to successfully obtain relevant information.

Remote data capture systems have been developed to provide customers with online project data and review systems.

Network modelling is central to effective network management and to facilitate the proficient design and implementation of timely capital investment programmes, water quality assessment and operational risk assessment.

G2C has practical expertise of industry standard packages and a have significant understanding of the benefits within a daily operational environment and capital investment plan.

G2C are specialists in the use of network models. We are able to offer our clients a range of services including bespoke model builds, model updates and specialist model use.

Network rehabilitation is necessary to maintain and optimise the performance of a distribution system.
A clear strategy for mains rehabilitation is needed to ensure that statutory regulatory obligations of water quality and supply security are satisfied and the most cost effective benefits are realised.
G2C  provide key support on the development and utilisation of such strategies by collecting and analysing the relevant data streams required such as:

• Operating pressure
• Pipe condition assessment
• Burst frequency
• Water quality
• Leakage quantification

From the above, least cost engineering solutions can be identified in order to provide a robust mandate for capital investment.
G2C  are also able to offer clients non destructive structural pipe condition surveys through the latest technology advancements. This work will be Project Managed by G2C and carried out by one of our leading partners specifically chosen to suit those requirements of the customer.

The system has proven effective in delaying capital investment and provides a detailed pre-assessment survey of specific assets proposed for a mains rehabilitation programme.

G2C deliver the practical operational services to establish a reactive and proactive leakage control strategy to Water Utilities and to Private Customers.

Services include hydraulic analysis, design, metering, leak detection and network optimisation.

G2C are established as a long term provider of leakage management services, not purely affecting short term reductions but through framework agreements giving cost effective, sustainable control of leakage to our clients.

Services include:

• hydraulic analysis
• leakage assessment
• system optimisation
• detection strategy
• business process management
• design and testing of District Metered Areas
• implementation of remote monitoring systems

G2C is a leading specialist leak detection contractor Worldwide utilising latest technologies combined with effective campaign planning and best practice solutions.

Leak detection is principally carried out utilising high resolution acoustics technology from world leading suppliers .

Effective Project Management  techniques combined with an ongoing training and assessment programme enable us to deliver specialist and large scale contract management of leak detection projects.

Our expertise in business process efficiency enables us to advise clients on the optimum and most cost effective systems for controlling reactive leakage and planning a proactive leakage control campaign.

The leak detection process is focussed on key stages comprising DMA Audit, Leak Localising, Location and Pinpoint.

Techniques include waste tests, step tests, noise logging, correlation, correlating noise logger surveys, ground microphone and hydrophone surveys.

G2C is at the forefront of new technology working with many manufacturers and universities in the development of new technology.

G2C  is able to offer a total solution to trunk main management.

Preliminary services include installation of large diameter flow meters, insertion probes, ultrasonic flow meters along with risk assessments and preparation of contingency plans.

Analysis and flow balances can also be undertaken to ensure prioritisation of leak detection resources, sustainable capital investment and operational solutions.

Leak detection can be undertaken using a series of techniques based on principles of step testing, correlation using specialist correlators, ground microphone surveys and hydrophone surveys.

The leak detection survey will be carried out in association with a full and detailed condition assessment of all pipe fittings along a route and the inspection of local areas where water may run to waste.

Underground Pipeline Services can also offer line stopping and other specialist large diameter contract services.

Reducing leakage by lowering pressures is the simplest and most immediate way of reducing water loss and demand in the network.

Installing a PRV can make substantial reductions in waste and in the majority of cases is self-financing with the offset of treated water delivery costs. In addition to the reduced leakage losses savings may also be realised from reduced pumping frequencies, lower consumptions and fewer burst water mains.

G2C  is able to offer a comprehensive programme of assessment, design, installation and maintenance.

An assessment of suitability can be carried out after the completion of both flow and pressure surveys. The surveys will then define the potential for pressure management and identify the associated water reductions with financial benefits.

A standard design process can be implemented and installation is carried out by our specialist group.

Additional outlet control may also be necessary to optimise hydraulic performance which is provided through a range of proportional flow modulation and/or timer control.

Our service is undertaken by specialist employees whom are focused on providing fast and effective methods to reduce water consumption and achieve a return on investment.

The service may comprise some or all of the following components:

• Feasibility site survey
• Tariff management and bill analysis
• Data logging
• Assessment of underground leakage
• Assessment of water wastage
• Process and consumption audits
• Pipeline tracing
• Pipeline connectivity audits
• Underground leak detection & pinpointing
• Repair and maintenance services

Our completed surveys will identify costly inefficiencies in water distribution, plumbing systems and heating networks that result in unnecessary waste and subsequent high water costs.

Water companies are responsible for detecting and repairing leaks on their own pipeline network, whereas the consumer is responsible for leaks and repairs on the pipeline beyond the water meter or external stop tap.

Leak detection is carried out using a range of specialist equipment. G2C  are a recognised leak detection experts in the UK  and Overseas operating  within many water companies.
A detailed report and guidance on effective efficiencies can be produced and presented to the client which will incorporate an estimation of losses, tariff review, meter charges and recommendations for recycling and serviceability options.

Hydraulic design and pipeline repair / installation services can also be provided.

Our services can be provided at an agreed day rate or even free of charge within a long term framework agreement. Our payments can often be justified with an agreed percentage split of the initial water saving and an annualised levels of service agreement that include remote online data logging.

G2C are able to provide a comprehensive and bespoke training package to suit customer requirements. Leak detection training includes correlation theory and practical sessions, localising and pinpointing techniques, and use of appropriate equipment. Specific modules in relation to noise logging, step testing and pipe tracing can also be included.

G2C are experienced utilising a range of manufacturer's equipment with a preference to Gutermann Leak Detection Range of Equipment.

Training can be related to specific modules, or a comprehensive system that enables assessment, training and re-assessment via our in-house system.