Be shovel-ready.
Call 811 before you dig!
It’s tempting to break ground in your eagerness to start an
outdoor project like building a fence, planting a tree, building a deck or
adding a room. But do you know what lies underground where you plan to dig?
Natural gas pipelines and other utility lines weave beneath the surface
throughout our community. Major gas transmission pipelines are marked with a
yellow caution sign. But secondary lines and distribution lines aren’t as
easily identifiable.
Don’t risk hitting a gas line, disrupting neighborhood service,
and facing potential fines and repair costs. Before you begin digging, contact
Tennessee One Call by calling 811 to request that professional locating crews
mark the underground utility lines on your property. The service is free, and
it is federally mandated.
Almost
60 percent of natural gas pipeline accidents are caused by damage from excavation
or construction. Other causes include rare damage by vehicles or corrosion.
Whenever
you plan to dig on your property, have your home’s underground gas lines – and
all other utility lines including electric, water and cable – located, even for
spring planting.
Call
811 first in order to have your underground gas and electrical supply lines
located and marked. Failure to do so could result in an explosion (or
electrocution). Plus, it’s the law, and it’s FREE.
Simply
call 811 at least three days before you plan to dig to arrange for a
representative to come out and mark the location of your underground pipes and
cables. Don’t dig until they have done so. You can take a photo of the
markings, but always call again for future digs.
For
more info on natural gas safety, visit www.mlgw.com/about/brochures
for our Natural Gas Safety brochure with all the gas safety info you’ll need.
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