Hydrovac Daylighting

In today’s climate of awareness and environmental consciousness, Hydrovac daylighting is quickly becoming the excavation method of choice in the utility industry.

Hydrovac Daylighting is the process of removing soil by combining both pressurized water and an air vacuum hose. The pressurized water is used to cut through the ground and break up the soil. The vacuum then lifts the slurry from the excavation area and stores it in a debris tank.

Hydrovac excavation is used primarily for utility daylighting which is the process of unearthing and exposing underground utilities to the light of day.  It is also commonly used for shallow trenching for utility installation and pole placement.

Hydrovac daylighting is the preferred method for excavation in congested areas, such as high traffic roads- it is high speed and facilitates repairs in a variety of areas while providing minimal destruction and interruption.

Hydrovacing reduces the likelihood of puncture damage to utilities, eliminating the possibility of service interruptions and reducing the need for repairs. The primary benefit of hydro excavation is that it provides for better damage and safety control when compared to other mechanical solutions. Combining these factors, hydrovacing is the perfect choice to get projects finished quickly all while limiting the likelihood of accidents.

Before hydrovacing can begin it is important that the excavation area has been properly located and mapped with all geospatial data being integrated into an accessible digital format.

Hydrovac daylighting provides a perfectly non-destructive way to excavate and locate the depth of underground utilities. It is currently the most preferred method of digging because of its low risk and precise accuracy.