Boyden, Iowa — Last week we told you about a Boyden man who, along with six other entities around the state are being sued for damaging natural gas pipelines by digging without first calling Iowa One-Call. State law requires contractors to phone Iowa One-Call 48 hours before digging, to have the lines marked.
Iowa One-Call Communications Manager, Ken Booth, says there’s no excuse for contractors who fail to make the call.
The law covers not only contractors, but anyone who plans to dig in Iowa, and Booth says they try to keep everyone informed.
He says not planning ahead is not an excuse to break the law. And he says saving a little time by digging without calling can end up costing contractors.
The Attorney General says the seven lawsuits covered five counties, including the one filed in Sioux County. Four of the lawsuits have been resolved or have agreements pending Anyone planning to dig can notify the Iowa One-Call Notification Center or go online at www.iowaonecall.com, or by phone at 811 (or toll-free at 800-292-8989). The center is open 24-hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.
