Clear? Marked? No Show!

Clear? Marked? No Show!

Clear? Marked? No Show! The Illinois Underground Utility Facilities Damage Prevention Act requires JULIE member companies in receipt of a Dig Notice either mark their…

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Four Myths For NOT Contacting JULIE Before You Dig

Four Myths For NOT Contacting JULIE Before You Dig

Four Myths For NOT Contacting JULIE Before You Dig Did you know that utility lines are buried on your property? That’s because today most electric,…

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Ways To Avoid Damage When Digging Around Utility Lines

Ways To Avoid Damage When Digging Around Utility Lines

Ways To Avoid Damage When Digging Around Utility Lines When you go to dig a hole for a fence or mailbox post, plant a tree…

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Marking Samples

Marking Samples

Locating and Marking Examples The following marking examples illustrate how an owner or operator may choose to mark their underground utility facilities.  Additional examples from…

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Marking Terms

Marking Terms

MARKING TERMS The following marking terms can be utilized when completing your locate request to help describe the area to be located. Area-wise Marking Terms…

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Virtual Toolbox Talks

Virtual Toolbox Talks

Virtual Tool Box Talks Training Credit Hour Information Virtual Toolbox Talks have been approved for IEPA Water and Wastewater training credit hours. Professional Development Hours…

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Pre-Mark Your Project

Pre-Mark Your Project

Pre-Mark Your Project State law requires excavators to pre-mark the dig site when practical. Pre-marking is the process of marking the dig area with white…

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Dig Smart Minute Videos

Dig Smart Minute Videos

Gardening Tips Video Series Whether you are a beginner or seasoned gardener, our experts have compiled these Dig Smart Minute video tips for every season.  Click on…

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Marking Guidelines

Marking Guidelines

Marking Guidelines For Members Statewide Marking Guidelines for Underground Line Owners                          Download Guidelines Following are statewide marking guidelines: The width of each mark should be…

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If Damage Occurs

If Damage Occurs

If Damage Occurs Excavators Even the most cautious excavator or homeowner can occasionally cause damage to a buried line. If a utility line is damaged or…

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