Digging Projects
If you must dig on or near your property to install landscaping, fencing, posts, or other structures, please call before you dig. In order to avoid digging into any underground utilities, such as electric, cable, gas, or telephone, call Dig Tess at (800) 344-8377.
City of Plainview water & sewer locates must be called in separately. Normal business hours 8-5 call (806) 296-1100. For after hour emergency locates please call (806) 296-1182.
The utility companies have 48 hours to locate and mark any buried utilities they own and maintain. Once these lines have been located, you can proceed with any excavation, making sure to avoid digging near the locate marks. Private service lines are the responsibility of the property owner.