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Iowa One Call
If you dig into a "hot" electric line, the result could be death or serious injury.
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To avoid injury and causing utility problems for you and your neighbors, you must plan ahead.
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Whether you are a homeowner or professional contractor, if you
are planning a project that requires disturbing the earth in any way,
you are required to call Iowa ONE CALL at 1-800-292-8989. OR you can contact ONE CALL by dialing 8-1-1 (811) from any phone.
If you live near a border state and you are calling by cell phone, there is a possibility you will be contacting a cell tower in the bordering state, not your home one, and thus be calling ONE CALL in the wrong state. Sometimes it is better to call in via landline.
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ONE CALL Details
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It is required that anyone digging or excavating to call ONE CALL to have underground lines marked before you begin digging.
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Any utility with underground cable is required to mark those lines within 48 hours of your call.
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Iowa one call will mark all electric lines on your property so you can avoid hitting them.
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This ensures safety for anyone digging, and saves the cost of repairing lines that are accidentally damaged.
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Be safe, not sorry. You are responsible for damage to underground lines if you do not call before you dig.
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