If you have a hole/leak, and the pipe is not copper- it is likely because the pipe has rusted through, either from the outside in or inside out. In any case, if it has one hole it is likely the pipe wall is thin in other areas and another hole will appear sooner or later. Be careful if you use a clamp for a temporary fix you could collapse the pipe!
Black iron or galvanized steel pipe is not generally used any more for water pipe. The best recommendation is replace the entire length of pipe with copper. If you are not comfortable doing it yourself, call a plumber. He will shut the water off at the curb and should be able to do the necessary work in about an hour or less, especially if you have already exposed the pipe at the leak.
If the line from the street is iron or steel too, then you might consider replacing that as well. It is not a question if it will fail, but when it will fail.
Source: http://www.ncwoodworker.net/forums/showthread.php?t=45869
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