Electro Scan

About Electro Scan

Electro Scan Inc. operates as a specialized technology and services firm focused on the water and wastewater pipeline industry, providing machine-intelligent inspection devices and cloud-based reporting. Founded in October 2011 by Chuck Hansen, the company is headquartered in Sacramento, California. Hansen, a veteran of the public sector IT solutions space, previously co-founded and served as CEO of Hansen Information Technologies, a major provider of asset management applications for government entities, which he sold in 2007. His return to the industry was driven by the opportunity to address critical flaws in traditional pipeline inspection methods.

The company's core business revolves around its proprietary Focused Electrode Leak Location (FELL) technology, which uses a low-voltage electrical current to detect and quantify leaks in non-conductive water and sewer pipes. This method identifies defects with locational accuracy down to one centimeter and estimates leakage rates in gallons per minute, offering a quantitative advantage over conventional methods like Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) which rely on visual inspection and can miss significant leaks. Electro Scan serves municipal utilities, engineering firms, and pipeline contractors, helping them to accurately assess pipeline conditions, prioritize repairs, and certify the watertightness of new and rehabilitated pipes. Clients include entities like Hillsborough County, FL, and the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission.

Revenue is generated through the sale of its proprietary scanning equipment (such as the ES-620 for mains and ES-38 for laterals), professional inspection services, and subscriptions to its Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) cloud applications, Critical Sewers™ and Critical H2O®. These platforms process the raw data collected by the probes, providing clients with immediate access to automated analysis and detailed reports. The technology is designed to integrate with existing CCTV vans, allowing for easier adoption by service crews. This approach provides a clear, data-driven assessment of pipeline integrity, aiding in the reduction of water loss and prevention of sanitary sewer overflows.