Nothing ruins a good yard project like hitting a line on your first dig into the ground. As the weather warms and yard projects begin, an underground utility line is damaged once every nine minutes because someone didn’t call 811.
811 will help you identify where public utility lines are already located by placing colored marker flags. Below are the types of utility markers that are flagged.
- Red Flag - Electrical
- Orange Flag - Communications
- Blue Flag - Potable Water
- Green Flag - Sewer/Drainage
- Yellow Flag - Gas, Oil or Petroleum
- Purple Flag - Reclaimed Water
- White Flag - Proposed Excavation
- Pink Flag - Temporary Survey
All homes contain many types of underground utility lines. It’s important to your safety and the safety of your home and others to ensure lines are marked before starting any dig projects.
When you call 811, you will need to know the address of where you plan to dig, including the county and nearest cross street, as well as the type of project you’re completing and the exact area on the property where you’re planning to dig. You can also make your request online at call811.com.