Dominion Energy South Carolina Urges Public to Call 811 Before Digging

On April 1, 2025, Dominion Energy South Carolina issued a safety reminder in honor of National Safe Digging Month, encouraging homeowners, contractors, and landscapers to contact 811 before beginning any outdoor digging projects. The call ensures underground utility lines are marked to prevent injuries, service disruptions, and property damage.

South Carolina law requires individuals to notify 811 at least three full business days prior to excavation. Common projects such as planting trees, installing mailboxes, or building fences can risk striking underground natural gas or electric lines if proper precautions aren’t taken.

The company highlighted that third-party excavation damage is the leading threat to its natural gas system in the state. Dominion Energy emphasized three steps to safe digging: call 811 or visit SC811.com, wait for professional utility markings, and dig carefully around the marked areas.

For more information, visit [DominionEnergy.com/safety/call-before-you-dig](https://www.dominionenergy.com/safety/call-before-you-dig).