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Dig Safe

Planning a dig? Contact Dig Safe (call 811) to make sure you avoid damaging utility lines. If someone has violated the Dig Safe law, you can report it to the DPU.

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Whether you’re a homeowner working on a do-it-yourself project or a professional, you’ll want to make sure that you avoid damaging underground utility lines when you dig. Before you start your project, get in touch with Dig Safe Inc., a nonprofit organization that will notify your utility company about your project for free. Then, your utility company will help you plan a safe dig. You can contact Dig Safe by dialing 811 or (888) 344-7233.

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Dig Safe Law  Dig Safe Regulations Effective October 18, 2019  Dig Safe Statistics  Dig Safe Violations  Outstanding Dig Safe fines from NOPVs  Outstanding Dig Safe fines owed to the DPU  Pipeline Safety Main and Service Statistics 

Dig Safe, Inc.  Excavator manual and other educational materials  Best practices for digging safely  MUST - Managing Underground Safety Training 

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