Natural Gas Delivery Service
Call Before You Dig
IOWA ONE CALL
Before you break out any power equipment or shovels, Consumers
Energy wants to remind you of the four simple steps to safe digging.
- Call Iowa One Call at 1-800-292-8989. It's fast. It's free.
It's the law.
- Wait until the flags are raised. Allow at least
two business days for Consumers Energy and all other utilities to
mark the lines on your property.
- Respect the flags. Be aware
of all underground utility line locations, even if you're not working
near them.
- Expose utility lines by hand-digging. Before using
any power equipment, carefully hand dig where the utility lines
are marked to expose them. If you are unable to locate the utility
lines, please contact Iowa One Call and wait for assistance from
the utility company.
Underground Pipelines and Service Lines
Consumers Energy has a network of underground pipelines that carry
natural gas from production and storage facilities to homes and
businesses throughout Ankeny, IA, and in Jasper and Marshall Counties
in Iowa. These pipelines are buried and out of sight, so it's easy
to forget about them.
To tell if a pipeline is present, look for Consumers Energy's above
ground markers. These markers indicate approximate, but not exact,
location of pipelines.
There are also natural gas service lines buried on private property
which supply gas to homes and businesses. The use of sharp tools
can damage the lines, causing injury or loss of service.
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