[header] How to repair a leaking irrigation system [title] Use a bucket and scoop or dig trenches to drain away any excess water and mud. [step] Wipe the area clean with rags. Keep the area as free of water, dirt, and mud as possible during the repair. 
[title] Use a mitre box or pipe cutter to cut away the affected pipe and/or fittings, making sure that the cuts are square with the pipe. [title] File away any rough edges on the end of the pipe where it was cut.