Essential Utilities Reminds Customers to “Call Before You Dig” for Safe Digging Day
Essential Utilities reminds customers to 'Call Before You Dig' for Safe Digging Day on August 11 (8/11). The company urges homeowners and contractors to call 811 at least three business days before any digging project, regardless of size. This free service prevents injuries, outages, and costly repairs. The process involves:
- Calling 811 before digging
- Waiting for utility companies to mark the site
- Respecting the markings during the project
- Digging with care
Essential Utilities CEO Christopher Franklin emphasizes safety as the top priority, noting that even small projects risk striking underground utility lines. Every six minutes, an underground utility line is damaged due to digging and excavation.
Essential Utilities ricorda ai clienti di 'Chiamare Prima di Scavare' in occasione della Giornata di Scavo Sicuro dell'11 agosto (8/11). L'azienda esorta proprietari di case e appaltatori a contattare il numero 811 almeno tre giorni lavorativi prima di qualsiasi progetto di scavo, indipendentemente dalle dimensioni. Questo servizio gratuito previene infortuni, interruzioni e costose riparazioni. Il processo prevede:
- Chiamare il 811 prima di scavare
- Attendere che le compagnie di servizi contrassegnino il sito
- Rispettare i contrassegni durante il progetto
- Scavare con attenzione
Il CEO di Essential Utilities, Christopher Franklin, sottolinea la sicurezza come massima priorità, osservando che anche i progetti più piccoli rischiano di colpire le linee di servizi sotterranei. Ogni sei minuti, una linea di servizi sotterranei viene danneggiata a causa di scavi ed escavazioni.
Essential Utilities recuerda a sus clientes que 'Llame Antes de Excavar' en el Día de Excavación Segura el 11 de agosto (8/11). La empresa insta a los propietarios de viviendas y contratistas a llamar al 811 al menos tres días hábiles antes de cualquier proyecto de excavación, sin importar su tamaño. Este servicio gratuito previene lesiones, interrupciones y costosas reparaciones. El proceso incluye:
- Llamar al 811 antes de excavar
- Esperar a que las compañías de servicios marquen el lugar
- Respetar las marcas durante el proyecto
- Excavar con cuidado
El CEO de Essential Utilities, Christopher Franklin, enfatiza la seguridad como la máxima prioridad, señalando que incluso los proyectos pequeños corren el riesgo de dañar las líneas de servicios subterráneos. Cada seis minutos, una línea de servicios subterráneos es dañada debido a excavaciones.
Essential Utilities는 고객들에게 '파기 전에 전화하세요'를 상기시키며 8월 11일 (8/11) 안전한 파기 날을 알립니다. 이 회사는 주택 소유자와 계약자들에게 어떠한 파기 프로젝트와 관계없이 최소한 영업일 기준으로 3일 전에 811로 전화할 것을 권장합니다. 이 무료 서비스는 부상, 서비스 중단 및 비싼 수리를 예방합니다. 과정은 다음과 같습니다:
- 파기 전에 811로 전화하기
- 공공 유틸리티 회사가 현장을 표시할 때까지 기다리기
- 프로젝트 동안 표시를 준수하기
- 조심스럽게 파기
Essential Utilities의 CEO인 Christopher Franklin은 작은 프로젝트조차도 지하 유틸리티 라인을 찌를 위험이 있는 만큼 안전이 최우선이라고 강조합니다. 매 6분마다 파기와 굴착으로 인해 지하 유틸리티 라인이 파손됩니다.
Essential Utilities rappelle aux clients de 'Appeler Avant de Creuser' à l'occasion de la Journée de Creusage Sûr le 11 août (8/11). L'entreprise exhorte les propriétaires et les entrepreneurs à appeler le 811 au moins trois jours ouvrables avant tout projet de creusage, quelle que soit sa taille. Ce service gratuit prévient les blessures, les pannes et les réparations coûteuses. Le processus comprend :
- Appeler le 811 avant de creuser
- Attendre que les compagnies de services marquent le site
- Respecter les marquages pendant le projet
- Creuser avec précaution
Le PDG d'Essential Utilities, Christopher Franklin, souligne que la sécurité est la priorité absolue, notant que même les petits projets risquent de toucher des lignes de services souterrains. Toutes les six minutes, une ligne de service souterraine est endommagée en raison de fouilles.
Essential Utilities erinnert die Kunden daran, 'Vor dem Graben Anrufen' am Sicherheitstag für das Graben am 11. August (8/11). Das Unternehmen fordert Hausbesitzer und Auftragnehmer auf, mindestens drei Werktage vor jedem Grabungsprojekt, unabhängig von der Größe, die Nummer 811 anzurufen. Dieser kostenlose Service verhindert Verletzungen, Ausfälle und kostspielige Reparaturen. Der Prozess beinhaltet:
- Vor dem Graben 811 anrufen
- Warten, bis die Versorgungsunternehmen den Standort gekennzeichnet haben
- Die Markierungen während des Projekts respektieren
- Vorsichtig graben
Der CEO von Essential Utilities, Christopher Franklin, betont Sicherheit als oberste Priorität und weist darauf hin, dass selbst kleine Projekte das Risiko bergen, unterirdische Versorgungsleitungen zu treffen. Alle sechs Minuten wird eine unterirdische Versorgungsleitung durch Grabungen beschädigt.
- Promotes safety awareness and prevention of utility line damage
- Offers a free service to customers, potentially reducing repair costs and outages
- None.
Calling 811 before you dig prevents injuries, outages and costly repairs
Calling 811 before digging is free to homeowners and can prevent injuries, fines and outages in the community. The process is simple:
- Call 8-1-1, the national call-before-you-dig phone number, at least three business days before the planned start of digging;
- Wait for the site to be marked by Aqua or Peoples and other utility companies with paint, flags or stakes;
- Respect the markings during the project; and
- Dig with care. If you damage a pipeline, line markers, locator wire or warning tape, immediately notify the appropriate utility.
“At Essential, safety is our number one priority,” said Essential Utilities Chairman and CEO Christopher Franklin. “Even on seemingly small projects, you run the risk of striking an underground utility line, which can cause service disruptions to your home and neighborhood. Safe Digging Day is a natural reminder to know what's below and call 811.”
Every six minutes, an underground utility line is damaged due to digging and excavation. This free call is required for all projects, big or small, such as planting shrubs, installing a mailbox, building a swimming pool or installing a fence.
Essential Utilities urges everyone to get the 811 on Safe Digging. Visit call811.com for more information about your state’s safe digging laws.
About Essential Utilities
Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) delivers safe, clean, reliable services that improve quality of life for individuals, families, and entire communities. With a focus on water, wastewater and natural gas, Essential is committed to sustainable growth, operational excellence, a superior customer experience, and premier employer status. We are advocates for the communities we serve and are dedicated stewards of natural lands, protecting more than 7,600 acres of forests and other habitats throughout our footprint.
Operating as the Aqua and Peoples brands, Essential serves approximately 5.5 million people across nine states. Essential is one of the most significant publicly traded water, wastewater service and natural gas providers in the
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