Utility locating is a practice in which an individual or team of trained locating

Utility locating involves trained technicians using specialized equipment to accurately determine the position of underground utilities before any excavation work begins. The most prevalent method employs electromagnetic currents, where locating devices emit an electromagnetic radio frequency to identify utilities containing conductive materials. This technique effectively locates underground electric, cable, telephone, water, sewer, and propane lines.

Once utilities are identified, they are marked with paint to indicate their precise location, ensuring excavators are aware of the underground infrastructure. These markings are then mapped and used for obtaining necessary permits.

technicians utilize a variety of equipment and tools in order to pin point the location of underground utilities before excavation.

The most common method of locating utilities, is through the use of electromagnetic currents. Locating equipment that generates electromagnetic radio frequency allows the receiver to detect utilities that contain conductive materials. This is a reliable method for locating underground electric, cable, telephone, water, sewer and propane lines.

Once a utility is found, it is then marked with paint so excavators know a utility is buried in that exact location. This locating is then mapped and used for permitting.