INDIANAPOLIS, July 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Water
Technologies (OTC Pink: GWTR) is pleased to announce a new
partnership with Martinek Water Management, GmbH, an Austrian
company that has developed a patented sensor and software system
for early leak detection in water mains.
Global Water Technologies will introduce the system for the
first time in the United States,
as a majority of the country is currently experiencing drought
conditions and improving water efficiency is an urgent matter. The
technology targets water loss in drinking water systems, where
aging underground pipes typically lose 20 percent or more of
treated water before it reaches customers.
"This is a significant step forward in our previously announced
effort to address water infrastructure issues," said Erik Hromadka, CEO of Global Water Technologies.
"As water needs become more acute, we can no long afford to
continue losing large amounts of drinking water through leaking
pipes and broken water mains."
"We are pleased to be working with Global Water Technologies to
introduce this system in North
America," said Peter
Martinek, president of Martinek Water Management. "This
technology has been used successfully in Europe and we look forward to showing how it
can help to improve water efficiency as part of creating a smarter
water network."
The patented sensor system provides real-time monitoring of
pressure, flow and sound metrics in water mains and analyzes that
data to provide early notification of changes in leak conditions.
Hromadka said the system is a first step in the company's effort to
develop an early warning system for water main breaks, which occur
when leaking pipes fail and cause massive water loss and damage to
surrounding areas.
The company is also exploring funding and development options
for the new project.
More information about Global Water Technologies is available
at: www.gwtr.com
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SOURCE Global Water Technologies