How are the underground leakages of water pipes detected?

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Radiation Isotopes in Industries:
The leaks in underground water pipes can be identified by a radioactive isotope of hydrogen, tritium.
Explanation:
To detect the leakage of the water pipeline, the solution of a radioactive substance is introduced.
The radioactive solution will leak out from the crack of the metal pipeline.
The radioactive detector, i.e., the Geiger counter, includes the higher level of radiation in the ground around the pipes.

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