Hydronos Corporation is beginning 2026 with strong momentum as its advanced plumbing and diagnostics division, The Leak Authority, expands high-level inspection services while securing major public-sector and institutional projects across California. New services introduced this year include laser methane detection and acoustic imaging, both used for advanced gas line inspections where safety, accuracy, and non-invasive diagnostics are critical. These technologies allow for precise identification of gas leaks and system irregularities that traditional methods often miss.
Hydronos has also expanded its drone mapping and inspection capabilities, deploying the DJI Mavic 4, Matrice infrared platforms, and specialized underwater drones. These tools support aerial mapping, thermal analysis, and submerged inspections of water tanks, pool systems, and related infrastructure as part of comprehensive advanced plumbing and utility assessments. Already scheduled for January are a water main survey for a small water department outside of Modesto, along with multiple large-scale gas inspection projects for school districts and major hospital facilities. These engagements reflect Hydronos' continued focus on municipal, educational, and healthcare infrastructure, where diagnostic accuracy and documentation are essential.
Alongside field operations, Hydronos is advancing its education and technology division, LeakCraft, with a mission to help establish meaningful standards within the leak detection and advanced plumbing trade. In recent years, leak detection has increasingly been marketed as a generic service, often without the training, methodology, or specialized equipment required to perform accurate diagnostics. Complex tools are frequently misunderstood as all-in-one solutions, creating unrealistic expectations for customers and contributing to inconsistent results across the industry. Hydronos aims to change that trajectory by emphasizing process, verification, and technical accountability.
Through the release of The Leak Authority Field Guide, ongoing professional education, and the continued development of its digital platform, LeakCraft is working to define what competent, ethical, and verifiable leak detection should look like in the field. Central to this effort is the upcoming release of the LeakCraft Pro App, which features AI-integrated tools designed to support real-world field diagnostics. The platform assists professionals with report writing, data interpretation, documentation consistency, and workflow efficiency—helping translate field observations into clear, defensible findings while reinforcing proper methodology rather than replacing it.
As part of its commitment to transparency and consumer protection, Hydronos has also launched a public-facing search platform designed to help property owners, facility managers, and insurers identify qualified professionals. The platform allows users to search and compare qualified specialists, bringing clarity to a space where credentials and capabilities are often unclear. The search engine is now live at https://www.theleakdoctor.org. This year is about applying advanced plumbing at a higher level and restoring trust in the trade. Technology—including AI—should support good workmanship, not replace it. Standards are what protect customers and professionals alike.
