Locates

If you are planning a home improvement project that requires digging such as planting a tree or putting up a fence, you must contact Ontario One Call to get buried cables, pipes, and wires located so you can dig safely.

Ontario One Call is a public safety administrative authority and the communication link between those wanting to dig and buried infrastructure owners who are required to provide locates. Call Ontario One Call at 1-800-400-2255 or visit the website to request locates.

Paint, stakes or flags are some of the various methods buried infrastructure owners field locate where they have underground pipes, wires, or cables. Each type of infrastructure has a unique colour associated with it.

RED - Electric

YELLOW - Gas/Oil/Steam

ORANGE - Communication

GREEN - Sewer/Storm

BLUE - Water

PURPLE - Irrigation/Slurry

PINK - Temporary Survey Markings

WHITE - Proposed Excavation

For more information, visit  https://ontarioonecall.ca/homeowners/.