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First we control the water by closing valves. Then we contact other utilities to make sure we can dig without damaging other services or endangering staff or the public. We find the leak using an electronic leak detector, and then dig down to the pipe. Depending on the type of failure, we may apply a repair clamp or replace a length of pipe.
