Safe Digging Is In Your Hands

What You Need To Know To Protect Underground Utility Lines Before Starting Any Digging Project

JULIE’s Damage Prevention Managers (DPMs) promote safe digging best practices across Illinois through safety presentations, toolbox talks, and more.

Wait until all underground utility lines have been marked to start digging. Look for paint and flags on your property, and check your notification for a start time.

Locating underground utility lines is not an exact science, that’s why it’s essential to learn how to dig carefully within the tolerance zone.

JULIE: Illinois' FREE Notification Service To Prevent Underground Utility Damages

Whenever you’re planting, building, adding, or fixing anything outdoors, remember Illinois law requires you have underground utility lines on your property marked before you start digging. Contacting JULIE before you dig is a free service that could save you time, utility repair costs, and even your life. You can submit a Locate Request online or over the phone, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.