Call Before You Dig

Dig Into Safety With 811

There are millions of mile of underground electric lines, fiber optic cables, and water and gas pipelines in Texas. Shoveling into any of these can cause costly and catastrophic loss of vital services. Damaging a gas or electric line can also cause death. Why risk it?

Take precautions. Before beginning any digging project, call 811. It’s that simple.

811 is a federally appointed phone number. Dial it toll free from anywhere in the country. Then, answer a few simple questions about where you plan to dig. Within just a few days, utilities will locate and mark buried service lines or pipes. This service is free, and will help you avoid danger, the expense of repairs, and also possible fines by utilities for damage to their property.

After your lines are marked, just carefully dig away from the marks – not on them. if any time has passed since your last call, be sure to call again if you plan to dig near a previous location. That’s because underground services can shift fro erosion.

Happy and safe digging!