Dig Safe Oregon

Any time I dig

Only when I dig deeper than 16-inches in depth

Only when mechanized equipment is being used to excavate

Only when I hit a buried utility

White markings represent the presence of underground water utilities

The areas where you should not dig

Marking that is used delineate the proposed area of excavation

Markings placed by an operator to indicate no underground facilities are present

The markings found in the center of a road that separate the lanes of traffic

Nothing. It is whatever paint color is available

They are pretty markings used to decorate a lawn for a birthday party or holiday

Each color designates a different type of underground facility

They represent a different social cause

The colors indicate the depth of the buried utility

10 business days from when the notification is contacted

30 business days from when the notification is contacted

45 business days from when the notification is contacted

There is no time limit on a one-call notification- once a notification is made, a person can continue to dig for as long as they want

A place for greater social understanding

The area around underground facility where additional caution must be taken

A safe space for adults

An area where excavation should not occur

The time period between when the notification is made to 811 and the time the operator marks the underground facility