Iowa One Call 1.5.1

Iowa One Call is a free service that helps protect underground utilities by allowing people to report excavation activities and receive notifications about the location of buried lines.

Any individual or organization planning to dig, excavate, or otherwise disturb the ground can use Iowa One Call.

You can contact Iowa One Call by calling 1-800-292-8989 or by visiting their website to complete an online request.

Using Iowa One Call is completely free for individuals and companies requesting locates.

You will need to provide your name, phone number, the location of the proposed excavation, and a description of the work you plan to do.

Typically, requests are processed within 48 hours, but it's best to submit your request at least 2 business days prior to the planned excavation.

Digging without calling may lead to damaging underground utilities, which can result in costly repairs, fines, or even injury.

Iowa One Call locates various types of underground utilities including gas lines, electric lines, water and sewer lines, telecommunications cables, and more.

Yes, you should contact Iowa One Call for any digging project, including landscaping or gardening work that disturbs the ground.

Yes, Iowa One Call operates 24/7 for emergencies, but standard locate requests should be submitted during business hours.