Utilities
Excavation In The Underground Utilities Industry
Whether you’re in the middle of a metropolitan city, in the suburbs, or out in the middle of nowhere, there is a good chance some sort of utility line is underneath your feet. These lines bring water, electricity, and energy to countless customers across the country. Having those utilities not work for any reason could spell disaster for entire cities or regions. That’s why construction and excavation projects involving underground utilities need to be done with the utmost concern for safety.
Discovery Hydrovac’s experience in the utility industry provides safety benefits to any excavation job. We know how important those resources are, that’s why we use vacuum excavation for all of our utility excavation projects.
Common underground utilities Discovery Hydrovac regularly works near include:
- Natural gas pipes
- Power and electrical lines
- Water Pipes
- Communication lines
- Sewer pipes
Vacuum Excavation For Utilities
Each type of underground utility presents its own hazards should it become damaged. From floods and fires to explosions and electrocutions, damaged utilities don’t just interrupt business, it can cause fatalities. Traditional excavation tools can easily hit and damage utilities—using vacuum excavation dramatically minimizes the potential for damage.
By using non-destructive and minimally invasive vacuum excavation techniques such as hydro excavation and air excavation, we keep nearby utilities undamaged. The pressurized water or air loosens the soil without disturbing the utilities and then is quickly vacuumed away to expose all utilities safely. After daylighting the utility, the type, depth, and location is carefully documented so future digs don’t accidentally hit these crucial lines.
Excavation Safety In The Utility Industry
Striking buried utilities is dangerous and can have devastating after-effects. Not only does a damaged utility cause service disruption to customers, but it also poses a serious safety risk to people in the area of the dig-in.
Keeping our excavation crews and everyone nearby safe during a utility excavation is our top priority. That’s why Discovery Hydrovac has never had a dig-in. Our vast experience with the utility industry ensures your valuable product gets to your customer safely. Talk with one of our industry experts today for more information on how we can help your company with any upcoming excavation needs.