Before You Dig

Call J.U.L.I.E. Before Digging

Before you dig  -  even in your own yard  - make sure no public utilities are in your path. Call JULIE (Joint Utility Locating Information for Excavators) at (800) 892-0123 to locate electric, phone, cable, sewer, and other utilities. Each agency is responsible for marking underground utilities within two business days of your call. 

If there is a public sewer present on your property, District staff will paint or flag the location with green paint. If there is no public sewer present, District staff will place one "OK" flag in the area and call or fax the person who made the JULIE call with an "all-clear" message.

Beware of Private Sewer Lines

Even if no public sewer crosses your property, remember you do have a private sewer line connecting your home or business to the public main. The KWRD does not flag your private line, and we have no responsibility if you damage your private line.

Even if you’ve received the “all clear” from all the public utilities, identify where your private sewer line probably runs. You can ask a plumber for an educated guess, or you can look for the plumbing that leaves your house and determine its most likely path to the main.

While digging, pay attention and stop if you see any signs of buried infrastructure.