Orca™

No-Dig Lead Service Line Identification — The ORCA™ In-Pipe Probe

The Viken Detection ORCA™ probe uses patented electromagnetic resonance technology to identify pipe material in real time. As the ORCA probe moves through the length of the service line, immediate material feedback is provided allowing utilities to close out LCR and LCRI inventory requirements with confidence. It accurately distinguishes pipe materials, without excavation or potholing, minimizing expenses and disruptions. Results are instant and easy to read, and data is available for reporting and audit purposes.

Key features

Compact System with Extendable Detection Probe

Eliminates digging, surface restoration, and community disruption.

Lightweight Material ID Probe

No heavy equipment or trenching required. Inspects beyond exposed pipe sections. Inspect the full line, not just what’s visible in a pothole.

Instant results

Lower cost per inspection compared to excavation.

Non-Destructive Scientific Field Data

High accuracy compared to excavation methods and other competing probes.

The probe enters the pipe from the meter box to inspect the private and/or public side, from inside or outside the building, with or without water pressure on — making it a flexible lead service line identification method for nearly any access scenario.

Color-Coded Material Results

🔴 Red — Lead / Lead-lined
🟢 Green — Copper / Brass
🟠 Orange — Steel / Galvanized

Unknown Service Line Verification — Material identification of unknown service line, on the private or public side.

Water Main Connector Verification — Material identification of the connector to the water main.

Non-Lead Inventory Validation — Verification of non-lead inventory claims, supporting defensible LCR and LCRI reporting.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does ORCA identify lead service lines without digging?

ORCA uses patented electromagnetic resonance technology to identify pipe material as the probe travels through the full length of the service line, entering through the meter box, without excavation.

Can ORCA inspect both the public and private side of a service line? 

Yes. The probe can enter from the meter box to inspect the private and/or public side of the line, from inside or outside the building, with or without water pressure on.

What pipe materials can ORCA distinguish? 

ORCA provides real-time, material identification data utilities can use to verify unknown service lines and validate non-lead inventory claims, supporting Lead and Copper Rule (LCR) and Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) reporting and audit requirements.

Is ORCA more accurate than excavation or other probes? 

ORCA offers high accuracy compared to excavation-based identification methods and other competing probes, while eliminating digging, restoration, and community disruption.