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Understanding the Context

Access JULIE Before You Dig shortcuts for quick navigation to key resources including forms, map check, ticket look up, excavation safety, and private lines. You will know what is below by the different flags, stakes or paint. Learn what the JULIE markings and colors represent. Use JULIE’s online E-Request system to submit locate requests fast.

Key Insights

Safe, free, and easy for homeowners and excavators before any digging work. JULIE Kids Activities Pre-Marking Contact JULIE Before You Dig It only takes one wrong move when digging to strike an underground utility line and disrupt critical services like gas, electricity, water, Internet, cable, and more. Request utilities locate their underground lines by contacting JULIE at least 3 days before you want to dig. Contact JULIE before you dig online, by calling 811, or through Remote Ticket Entry. Available 24/7 to help mark underground utility lines safely.

Final Thoughts

JULIE Fact Sheet JULIE, Inc. (Joint Utility Locating Information for Excavators), also known as the “Illinois One-Call System,” is a not-for-profit organization that provides professional excavators and homeowners a free service to contact to request the locating and marking of underground utility facilities.