Miss Utility
Before You Dig, Call Miss Utility of Virginia
Toll Free 1-800-552-7001
Miss
Utility is the free "one call" Virginia information exchange center
for excavators, contractors and
property owners planning any kind of excavation or digging.
The Miss Utility center
notifies all utility providers of upcoming excavation work so they
can locate and mark their underground facilities in that area before
digging begins. Marking those facilities that are not readily
visible can prevent:
- damage to underground utility lines;
- damage to property;
- injuries; and
- disruption of service.
What Do The Colors Mean?
Ever wondered what those colors painted on the ground
mean after a Miss Utility marking crew is done? Download
the explanation in PDF format.
Download
a free copy of Acrobat
Want More Information?
For additional information on the Miss Utility program, please visit the official Miss Utility web site.
For more information on the Underground Utility Damage Prevention Act (sometimes referred to as the "Miss Utility Law") please visit the Virginia State Corporation Commission web site.
Callbefore you dig
Allow
the required time for marking
Respect
and protect the marks and flags
Excavate
carefully
Additional Information
for Contractors<
Contractors are encouraged to register for web ticket entry. Web ticket entry allows you to enter your "Miss Utility" tickets (normal, non-emergency) in real time from any Internet connection at any hour of any day including weekends and holidays. Participants may also review utility locators' responses to their tickets at any time. To register for web ticket entry, <Click Here>.
