Pressurized Water Jetting: High-pressure water is directed through a handheld or robotic nozzle to break up the soil or material around the targeted area. The water effectively turns the soil into a slurry, making it easy to extract.
Vacuum Extraction: A powerful vacuum system is used to simultaneously suck up the water and soil slurry from the excavation site. The debris is then stored in a debris tank on the hydro-vac truck for transportation and disposal.
Potholing & Day Lighting: Used to locate known utilities below surface level by excavating holes. Workers start with a simple pothole of around 8 to 12 inches in diameter and use a vacuum excavator to dig straight down until the utility is found. Potholing responsibly without damaging the lines, the best process today is to use a vacuum excavator. Without using metal equipment that can potentially cut through sensitive utilities, you can protect the community while also making the job easier.
