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If you're considering adding an underground pool of any size to your property, this is your chance to make a splash in the safety department too!

Contacting IOC before you dive into any excavation can help prevent costly damages by marking where underground utilities are buried and have you swimming laps of luxury in no time.

Steal the Look: Communications Edition

That's a wrap on our underground utility fashion week!

Over the course of this series, we've given each utility its own look inspired by the APWA color code. Communications is closing us out in its signature orange. The looks may have been fun, but the message matters. Knowing utility marking colors can help you identify what's been marked and work more safely.

Now that you've seen the whole collection, which utility gets your vote for Best Dressed?

Behind the scenes, sewer workers play a vital role in keeping our communities clean and healthy.

Let's express gratitude for their hard work and dedication to maintaining our sewer systems, often in challenging conditions.

Did you know that natural gas is odorless and colorless? Utility companies add a distinctive odorant called mercaptan to make it detectable in case of leaks.

Learn more intriguing facts about natural gas and its role in powering our homes and industries.

https://www.aga.org/natural-gas/safety/using-natural-gas-safely/

Steal the Look: Natural Gas Edition

Color coordination: 10/10
Likelihood of being mistaken for actual fashion: debatable

We're having a little fun with the APWA color code, but the colors serve an important purpose: helping identify underground utilities in the field. Contact 811 before you dig and stay tuned for the next look in our collection.

As the weather cools off, many are rushing to finish outdoor projects. Before you break ground, make sure to contact Iowa One Call at iowaonecall.com.

Whether you’re installing a new deck or simply planting shrubs, knowing what’s beneath the surface is key to a successful project.

Steal the Look: Electricity Edition

The red look isn't just a fashion choice. It's the signature color for electric utilities in the APWA color code—and this one definitely knows how to make a statement.

We're continuing our Steal the Look series by giving each utility its own style inspired by the colors used to identify underground facilities in the field.

Looks aside, knowing what those colors mean is an important part of safe digging. Contact 811 before you dig, and stay tuned for the next look.

If you need to dig right away in an emergency, it is recommended that most people CALL in the ticket.

Once on the phone, let our representatives know you have an emergency and need an immediate locate request. Utility companies will be notified, and they'll mark as quickly as possible. Safety is our priority, especially in urgent situations.

With over 2.5 million miles of pipeline transporting natural gas across the country, it's an extensive network. Let's protect these vital pipelines and ensure the safe delivery of natural gas to homes and businesses. Remember to contact Iowa One Call at iowaonecall.com before you dig.

Did you know that behind the scenes of the underground utility damage prevention industry, there are skilled individuals known as facility operators?

These experts are the guardians of underground facilities and utility services, ensuring safety and smooth operation. From managing utility systems to overseeing repairs, their work keeps communities safe and connected.

Let's give a shout-out to these unsung heroes of infrastructure!