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VPI is required to map out utilities that cannot be traced with concrete scanning alone.

Trinity Subsurface was contracted for the private utility location of a 30” waterline.

The two procedures of underground locating both operate on the electromagnetic spectrum. However, their behavior can be very different.

Water leaks in underground pressurized pipes are commonly found using acoustic leak detection. A pipe under pressure creates vibration and noise that can be detected on the surface.

A relatively quick scan of the concrete prior to cutting can save countless dollars and headaches, and in many cases, even a workers life.

In some cases, vacuum excavation is a necessary additional procedure to work safely and make better work site decisions.

Jetting is utilized when you want to clear any obstructions from the pipes. The goal is to return storm and sewage pipes to its original flow.

The quality levels of SUE work to complement and build on each other. They can be performed in phases or all at the same time.

Video pipe inspection can require several different tools depending on the field conditions and the type of pipe being inspected.