Underground Locates
Needing an underground line located? The first step is to call Iowa One Call before contacting Iowa Lakes.
Iowa One Call is a statewide program where utilities mark the location of underground lines to avoid accidents. The number is 811; and you must call at least two days before you begin digging.
When calling Iowa One Call please have the following information ready:
- County, city, street name, address or township and section number.
- Caller's telephone number (very important).
- Date and time the work will be done.
- Details of how the area is to be marked and what type of work will be done.
Emergency Locates
In an emergency situation, please inform Iowa One Call with the details. An emergency situation is when locates are needed immediately (in less than 48 hours). The following are considered emergency situations:
- An unforeseen excavation is necessary to prevent a condition that poses clear and immediate danger to life and/or health.
- An excavation required to repair a utility service outage.
- An immediate excavation required in order to prevent significant property/environmental damage.
It's really very simple. One telephone call can save a life, save you and others from being out of power, or save a costly repair bill.
Call Iowa One Call before you dig: 811