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How does the use of flowable fill affect the ability to accurately trace/find water main breaks/leaks?

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How does the use of flowable fill affect the ability to accurately trace/find water main breaks/leaks?

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Leaks travel along pipes, making them hard to find. Flowable fill causes the area near a leak to be less permeable, making it more likely for the water to push up through the soil, instead of traveling along the pipe. This process makes it easier to find a leak.