🚧 Safe Digging Month: Know Before You Dig April is Safe Digging Month, a reminder that even small digging projects like planting trees, installing a fence, or landscaping can pose serious risks if underground utilities are hit

Before you dig, always contact (811) to have underground utility lines marked for FREE.

🎨 What Do the Colored Flags Mean?

Utility companies use standardized color codes to mark what’s below ground:

🔴 Red – Electric power lines
🟡 Yellow – Gas, oil, steam, petroleum
🟠 Orange – Communication lines (internet, cable, phone)
🔵 Blue – Drinking water
🟢 Green – Sewer and drain lines
🟣 Purple – Reclaimed water, irrigation
🩷 Pink – Temporary survey markings
⚪ White – Proposed excavation area (your planned dig site)