Robotic Water Pipeline Inspection for Leak, Contamination & Non-Revenue Water Reduction

Detect leaks, contamination, illegal connections, blockages and structural deterioration in water supply pipelines using robotic CCTV inspection and AI-powered condition assessment with minimal excavation.

AI Defect classification
GIS Chainage mapping

1000+ Km

Underground pipeline network digitally mapped

30+ cities

Water infrastructure projects delivered across India

5X

Lower inspection costs with minimal excavation

India’s Leading Water Pipeline Inspection Expert

Solinas inspects hard-to-access pipeline systems at industrial facilities, including water supply, sewer, stormwater drainage, fire-hydrant and HVAC utility networks, where applicable. Designed and manufactured by our in-house R&D team, our robotic systems capture internal visual data on conditions such as corrosion, scaling, deposits, obstructions, cracks and joint damage, helping plant teams understand the condition of the inspected section.

Each inspection is planned around the line’s access points, flow conditions and operational requirements. Where inspection cannot be carried out under operating conditions, a planned isolation or shutdown window may be required. Location-specific findings help maintenance teams decide what to clean, repair, monitor or investigate further, and plan work for a suitable maintenance window.

Depending on the asset and site conditions, complementary technologies such as acoustic or vibration-based methods for leak investigation, sonar for submerged sections, and GPR for buried pipeline location and surrounding context can provide additional insight.

Why Water Pipeline Fail?

Pipe ageing, corrosion and ground movement compound quietly underground until they surface as a leak, contamination event or supply loss. Without timely inspection, these hidden defects can increase non-revenue water, disrupt supply and lead to costly emergency repairs

Pipe ageing and corrosion

Leakage and non-revenue water loss

Contamination through damaged joints

Illegal and unauthorised connections

Pressure loss and supply-side blockages

Scaling, sediment build-up and pipe collapse

Issues We Detect

Water pipeline defects often remain hidden until they cause leaks, contamination or supply disruptions. Our robotic inspection identifies these issues from within the network, helping utilities understand pipeline condition and plan timely corrective action.

Cracks & Fractures

Pipe crack detection flags early structural weakening.

Pipe Collapse

Detect pipe collapse before road or ground failure occurs.

Broken & Open joints

Joint separation that admits soil, roots or contamination.

Deformation & Ovality

Pipe deformation signalling bedding or loading failure.

Offset Joints

Misaligned sections restricting flow and risking leakage.

Corrosion & Scaling

Surface deterioration reducing remaining structural life.

Cracks & fractures

Pipe crack detection flags early structural weakening.

Pipe collapse

Collapse detection ahead of a road or ground failure.

Broken & open joints

Joint separation that admits soil, roots or contamination.

Deformation & ovality

Pipe deformation signalling bedding or loading failure.

Offset joints

Misaligned sections restricting flow and risking leakage.

Corrosion & scaling

Surface deterioration reducing remaining structural life.

Active leaks

Leak-pinpointing flags flow-loss points before they surface.

Contamination ingress

Contamination checks flag intrusion points along the bore.

Sediment & scaling buildup

Deposits that reduce hydraulic capacity and water quality.

Illegal connections

Illegal connection detection for unauthorised tie-ins.

Obstructions & intrusions

Foreign objects or service intrusions blocking the bore.

Pressure loss zones

Indicates a leak, blockage or undersized section.

Reduced flow capacity

Cross-section loss from scaling, sediment or deformation.

Partial blockage

Blockage detection before it disrupts supply pressure.

Air-lock indicators

Signs of trapped air reducing effective flow.

Poor gradients

Flat or reverse-graded sections that affect flow distribution.

Technologies Used for Water Pipeline Inspection

Different pipeline conditions require different ways of understanding what is happening inside and around the asset. Depending on access, flow conditions and inspection objectives, Solinas combines robotic inspection with complementary technologies for a clearer assessment of pipeline condition.
Submerged Inspection

Sonar

Supports inspection where sections are submerged or visual visibility is limited, helping assess internal geometry and conditions below the waterline.

Submerged geometry assessment
Surface Survey

Ground Penetrating Radar

Helps locate buried pipelines and understand surrounding underground context from the surface, supporting inspection planning before physical intervention.

Buried asset location & context
Leak Investigation

Acoustics

Uses sound and vibration-based signals to investigate possible leakage points where visual inspection alone may not provide sufficient information.

Leak investigation support

Beyond CCTV Inspection

Traditional water pipeline inspection often ends with a video file that requires manual review. Solinas goes beyond CCTV by combining robotic inspection with AI-assisted leak and defect analysis, GIS-linked mapping and structured condition assessment. This helps utility teams understand network condition, prioritise repairs and plan maintenance with greater confidence.
CAPABILITY
TRADITIONAL CCTV INSPECTION
SOLINAS + SWASTH AI
Leak & defect identification
Video only, reviewed manually
AI-assisted leak & defect detection.
Location & mapping
Time-stamped video log
GIS-linked defect mapping
Condition output
PDF report
Structured condition score per segment
Decision support
Hard to prioritise across a network
Ranked maintenance priority list
Access to data
Static files on a drive
Cloud dashboard, always accessible
Asset history
Not tracked over time
Asset history & repeat-inspection trends
Planning horizon
Reactive, defect-by-defect
Data-driven maintenance & rehabilitation planning.

How Our Water Pipeline Inspection Works

From network assessment to maintenance planning, Solinas’ robotic water pipeline inspection follows a structured, data-driven process. Each inspection combines robotic CCTV footage, AI-powered defect analysis and GIS mapping to help utilities locate problems, assess pipeline condition and prioritise the right repairs
STEP 01

Network assessment

Review GIS records, pipe age, material, diameter and the reported supply issue.

STEP 02

Robot deployment

Launch the crawler at the identified manhole or access point.

STEP 03

Internal inspection

Capture continuous CCTV footage with chainage- referenced leak & defect data.

STEP 04

AI leak & defect analysis

Swasth AI classifies and codes structural, water- quality and hydraulic issues.

STEP 05

GIS mapping

Findings are plotted against the network's geospatial asset layer.

STEP 06

Maintenance recommendations

A ranked plan for leak repair, point repair or replacement.

What We Find Inside Pipelines

Real inspection footage. Real defects. Precisely identified.

FAQs

What is robotic water pipeline inspection?

A robotic crawler carries a CCTV camera through the water supply pipeline, capturing continuous footage that’s reviewed and AI-coded for leaks, contamination and structural defects — with minimal excavation.

Our Endobot water inspection range  Endo90, Endo250 and Endo600, with coverage up to 2,100 mm

Yes, within limits. Feasibility depends on pressure, flow velocity and diameter; our team assesses each line during scoping.

Yes. Leak pinpointing and contamination checks are standard parts of the same robotic inspection pass.

Yes — every leak and defect is severity-ranked and mapped so it feeds directly into an NRW reduction and repair priority list.

Swasth AI assigns a condition score per segment based on issue type, severity and frequency, then ranks segments for maintenance action.

Yes. Findings are delivered as GIS-linked layers that plug into the utility’s existing asset-management system.

Yes — the Endobot water line-up carries sensors for laser profiling and gradient measurement to flag unauthorised tie-ins.

This depends on diameter, access and pressure condition; our team provides a daily-progress estimate during scoping.

Yes, robotic inspection is designed to minimise excavation and avoid unnecessary pits along the pipeline route. However, access points or limited pits may still be required depending on the pipeline layout and site conditions.

Cost depends on diameter, length, depth, access and reporting scope. Share your network details for a scoped estimate.

In one recent deployment, robotic inspection reduced the number of pits required and lowered inspection costs by up to 5× compared with traditional pit-based diagnosis. Actual savings depend on site conditions and inspection requirements.

Built for Every Sector With Critical Pipelines

Municipal Corporations

State Infrastructure

Manufacturing

Automotives

Real Estate

Pharmaceuticals

Oil & Gas

Mining & Minerals

Food & Beverage

Chemical Processing

Construction

Petrochemicals

Steel & Iron

Special Economic Zone (SEZ)

Airports

Built for Every Sector With Critical Pipelines

Municipal Corporations

State Infrastructure

Manufacturing

Automotives

Pharmaceuticals

Oil & Gas

Mining & Minerals

Food & Beverage

Chemical Processing

Real Estate & Construction

Petrochemicals

Steel & Iron

Special Economic Zone (SEZ)

Airports

Stop Guessing.
Start Knowing.
What's Inside.

Every day without an inspection is a day a leak, blockage or crack goes undetected. Our team is ready to mobilise within 48 hours of confirmation.

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