How is the main water line repaired?

Our certified repair crews first determine the most likely point of the leak, as the location where water reaches the surface may not be where the pipe is leaking. Water can travel far underground before surfacing. Once the leak is located, it is repaired, water service is restored, the hole is backfilled, and the site is cleaned up.

Most breaks involve holes or cracks in the pipe caused by soil pressure, which are repaired using a clamp. Some breaks involve broken valves or require cutting out and replacing a damaged section of pipe. These types of repairs typically take longer to identify and complete.