Abstract: A stray voltage detection and reduction system. The stray voltage detection portion of the system includes a vessel configured to hold a liquid, such as water. An electrode is suspended in the water, and another electrode is positioned below the vessel in contact with the earth. A meter is coupled to the electrodes in such a manner that when an animal drinks from the vessel the presence or absence of stray voltage is detected by the meter. The stray voltage reduction portion of the system electrically isolates a water distribution system. A water source is connected to non-electrically-activated valves. The valves feed a plurality of storage tanks. The storage tanks connect to non-electrically-activated valves which are coupled to a booster pump. A control system ensures that the water source remains electrically-isolated from the booster pump.

Abstract: A stray voltage detection and isolation system. The stray voltage detection portion of the system includes a water delivery system electrically isolated from an electrical transmission system of an electric utility. Meters measure an electrical characteristic between a first test-point that is electrically connected to the water delivery system and a plurality of second test-points. The second test-points are at earth grounds at locations electrically connected to the first test-point. The location of a source of stray voltage can be determined by evaluating differences in the measured electrical characteristics. The stray voltage isolation portion of the system electrically isolates a water delivery system. A controller maintains an air gap between a water source and a first storage tank or between the first storage tank and a second storage tank. The second storage tank provides the electrically isolated water.