MISS DIG

Planting a Tree? Installing a Fence, Deck or Pool? Call before you dig! Call 811 or click https://www.missdig811.org/

Whether you are doing the work yourself or hiring it out, you are responsible for assuring the utilities on your property are clearly marked and that you avoid damaging them. MISS DIG 811 is Michigan’s ONLY resource for ensuring you know what’s below ground BEFORE you start to dig.

TO PLACE A DIG NOTICE

Visit elocate.missdig811.org
In the e-Locate box click Start.
Complete the e-Locate Request.
Check your status before you dig @status.missdig811.org
Enter your ticket #.  Click Inquire.

Not everything gets marked when you call.  Private facility lines are NOT marked.

The unmarked private lines usually run from the house to any other building or object with service in your yard, like a garage or lamp post.  A private locator may be hired to mark them.

And often, water and sewer lines are only marked in the right-of-way, not all the way to the meter on the house.

Be smart and contact MISS DIG 811 before you dig. 

Do NOT remove the flags until the work is completed or after 21 days. 

Color Key:

White:    Area of Proposed Excavation
Pink:    Temporary Survey Markings
Red:    Electric
Yellow:    Gas, Oil, Steam, Propane
Orange:    Phone and Cable
Blue:    Water
Purple:    Reclaimed water, irrigation
Green:    Sewer
Gray:    Used to Erase Marks