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The procedure, which dates back to the 16th century, calls for someone holding two L-shaped or one Y-shaped rod in front of them, which is then said to twitch or cross if there is water underneath. This flies in the face of established science, which states that there is nothing that could move the rods. Scientific studies have discredited the technique, with evidence proving that it is no more efficient than guessing. In 2017, ten of the UK's 12 water companies reported that the procedure was used in 2017, compared to just one in 2023.