Iowa One Call
Des Moines, Polk County
Capabilities
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- Receiving locate requests for excavation projects[2]
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- Coordinating with underground facility operators[2]
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- Preventing damage to underground utilities[2]
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- Providing a contact point for legal excavation requirements[2]
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- Facilitating requests for electric line locations[2]
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- Facilitating requests for gas line locations[2]
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- Facilitating requests for water and sewer line locations[2]
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- Facilitating requests for communications/television line locations[2]
About
Iowa One Call operates a system for individuals and businesses to request the location of underground facilities before excavation. Iowa law mandates contacting them at least 48 hours in advance to prevent damage to utilities like electric, gas, water, and sewer lines. This service aims to protect projects and avoid potential costly damages.[2]
Sources
- Every Iowan record
- Every Iowan record