Safe Digging Month

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 6:12 AM

By John Shearer

April is "Safe Digging Month" it highlights the importance of safe digging around underground utilities.

NY State law requires excavators to notify a one-call center before any digging.  The NY department of Public Service has among the most stringent regulations in the nation regarding excavation around buried utilities.  State officials say this has led to less utility damage.  

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