Ensure you contact Ontario One Call, before digging in any location, to learn where critical service infrastructure is buried underground.
Whether you are planting a tree, building a fence, pool or deck, or digging a garden, Ontario One Call provides free assistance on locate requests and helps you avoid damaging underground services, such as:
- Electrical services cables
- Gas pipelines
- Telecommunications cables
- Water and sewer connections
Consequences of damaging underground infrastructure
Damaging underground infrastructure while digging can have serious consequences, including:
- Creating a safety risk for others
- Expensive restoration costs and potential legal actions
- Loss of essential services
- Personal injury
About Ontario One Call
Ontario One Call protects communities from the loss of service and harm caused by damages to underground infrastructure. They provide a locate request process that is reliable, timely and easy to use.
Ontario One Call acts as a communications link between buried infrastructure owners and property owners planning on digging. They relay all information to the buried infrastructure owners so they can physically mark the lines, pipes and cables with paint based on the request you submit.