Locate Underground Utility Lines – Before You Begin Digging
Replacing underground utilities is a complex process. Whenever excavating or digging into the ground is required, it’s critical to understand exactly where buried utility lines are located – in order to avoid causing serious damage to underground infrastructure on your property. Here’s what you need to know before digging. What Are Underground Utilities? The term “utility” refers to the services provided by public utility companies, including electricity, natural gas, water, sewage, and telephone lines. “Underground utilities” refers to subterranean infrastructure like pipes and cables that transport water, gas, telecommunications, and electricity to households and businesses. There are nearly two million miles of underground utilities in the United States, which equates to over one hundred years of underground line per person in the entire country. Whenever digging into the ground, it’s imperative to locate underground utility lines on the site before penetrating the surf...