Analysis of different techniques for locating leaks in pipes in water distribution system using WSN

The most crucial part of the earth is water. Water is very much essential for survival of life on earth whether it is plant, animal or human being. Water distribution system takes care of distribution, generation of the quantity and quality of water in different parts of earth. One of the great hindrances for the water distribution system is leakage in the water pipelines. Lots of water gets wasted due to leaks. Localization of leaks through sensors is one of major issue of concern which has attracted the attention of the researchers. This paper deals with the various techniques of leakage detection used in past and recent years, their limitations, and the task about how to overcome those limitations.