According to a recent national survey, 27.2 million Americans plan to dig without contacting 811, significantly increasing the risk of underground utility strikes, injuries, and costly service disruptions​.

For utility contractors, municipalities, and infrastructure teams, adhering to damage prevention best practices is not just regulatory — it’s essential to protecting lives and assets.

At Vivax-Metrotech, our advanced locating solutions—such as the vLoc3 series locators and VMMap mobile app—provide:

• Precise identification of underground utilities, reducing reliance solely on third-party markings.
• Depth and signal strength data for more informed excavation.
• Real-time GPS-enabled mapping, streamlining documentation and compliance.
• Compatibility with 811 markings to verify and validate locates before breaking ground.

Even shallow digs can intersect gas, electric, or water lines just inches below the surface. By integrating 811 services with Vivax-Metrotech technology, field teams can confidently minimize risk, avoid fines, and ensure operational continuity.

Plan. Locate. Dig Safely. Visit www.vivax-metrotech.com to explore the tools that keep your crew and community protected.