Expanded one-call digging clearances reduce damages to underground lines

Journal Article · Tue Feb 01 00:00:00 EST 1977 · Gas Ind., Nat. Gas Ed.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5683362

Over 80 one-call systems for digging clearances are currently operating in 35 states, with several running on either a statewide or multistate basis. Where these systems are in effect, contractor damage incidents to underground utilities have been reduced as much as 60%, resulting in savings in line replacements and interrupted service. A description of Michigan's MISS DIG Utility Communication System demonstrates the operating details of one successful statewide system. A complete listing of the US systems indicates their service areas.

• OSTI ID: 5683362
• Journal Information: Gas Ind., Nat. Gas Ed.; (United States), Vol. 21
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
GAS UTILITIES
EXCAVATION
MAINTENANCE
NATURAL GAS DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS
UNDERGROUND
LEVELS
PUBLIC UTILITIES
320603* - Energy Conservation
Consumption
& Utilization- Municipalities & Community Systems- Public Utilities- (1980-)