Call JULIE Before Digging

To avoid damaging lines, state law requires you to call JULIE before any digging project, regardless of the project size or depth. Just call a helpful call center operator at JULIE, 8-1-1 or (800) 892-0123, and they'll alert their member utility companies of your plans to dig so they can come out and mark their underground lines at your site.

About JULIE

JULIE, Inc. is a not-for-profit message handling service for homeowners and contractors. JULIE operators are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The call is free and so are the services. JULIE neither owns nor marks any underground facilities.

Homeowner's Guide

Homeowner Digging Projects Examples of homeowner projects include: Putting up a fence Installing a swing set Setting in a mail box post Digging for a pool, pond, or fountain Building a deck or room addition Preparing a new garden area Planting trees, bushes, or shrubs

Safety Tips Follow these simple safety tips: Call JULIE (800) 892-0123 before you dig Wait the required amount of time (two working days) Respect the marks Dig with care