ASTERRA to host Vessel, first U.S. leak-finding dog, at WEFTEC 

ASTERRA, a division of Utilis, is hosting a surprising new player in the leak detection game at WEFTEC 2021: a black retriever named Vessel, the first dog to be trained to detect water leaks in the United States. For her potable water-saving efforts, Vessel will be receiving well-deserved celebratory pats on the head as one of the new leaders in the water industry. Come meet Vessel on Tuesday, Oct. 19 at booth #4415 at 2 p.m. CT.

Vessel was living in an Arkansas shelter when she showed promise as a special service dog. After her rescue from the shelter, she was trained as a leak detection dog. According to ASTERRA, her accuracy is 90 percent in detecting leaks and she is now a full-time member of the Central Arkansas Water (CAW) leak detection team.