Miss Utility

Call Before You Dig!!!

Landscaping or building on your property can be great, but before you start, you need to be sure it's safe. Protect yourself, any workers or contractors and your property - call before you dig to find out where underground utility lines are buried. If you puncture natural gas, propane, electric power, water, sewer, cable television or telephone lines with digging tools or equipment, you could be seriously injured, and you may be liable for injuries and/or repair costs.

In Delaware, Maryland, Virginia and other states, the law requires you to call a utility locating service before you start digging - these services are free. Save yourself time, trouble, injury and perhaps even a fine - call before you dig!

In Delaware, Maryland and Virginia

The law requires you to call Miss Utility at least two but no more than 10 business days before you dig. Miss Utility, a free service for homeowners and contractors, will tell you if there are any underground utilities where you plan to dig and will mark the locations of any such lines.

   In Delaware call: 1-800-282-8555
   In Maryland's Cecil and Harford Counties call:1-800-257-7777
   On Maryland's Eastern Shore call: 1-800-441-8355
   In Virginia call: 1-800-552-7001

Additional Information

Click below to learn more about:
Working Safely Near Utilities - Delaware, Maryland, Virginia (a downloadable PDF brochure)

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