April is National Safe Digging Month
CAYCE, S.C. (April 1, 2026) – As spring home and landscaping projects ramp up, Dominion Energy is reminding customers to contact 811 before starting any outdoor digging.
South Carolina law requires anyone planning a digging project to notify 811 at least three full business days in advance to have underground utility lines properly located and marked. This simple step helps prevent injuries, service outages and traffic disruptions.
Third-party damage is the leading risk to Dominion Energy’s natural gas system in South Carolina. Landscaping, irrigation and fence installation projects are among the most common activities that can damage underground natural gas and electric lines. Even smaller projects such as planting a tree, installing a mailbox or building a deck require calling or submitting a ticket to 811 beforehand.
“Underground gas and electric lines deliver the energy we need to keep our homes comfortable and businesses running,” said Shaun Randall, vice president of gas distribution and customer solutions for Dominion Energy South Carolina. “We work year‑round to raise awareness on the importance of safe digging to protect the public and prevent property damage. National Safe Digging Month is a great reminder that calling 811 isn’t optional – it’s the law.”
Follow these three quick and simple steps before beginning any digging project:
- Call. Call 811 or visit SC811.com to submit a request.
- Wait. Professional locators will mark utility lines with flags or paint at no charge within three full business days after your request.
- Dig. Once all utility lines have been marked, careful digging around the marks can begin.
To learn more about the importance of safe digging and 811, visit DominionEnergy.com/safety/call-before-you-dig.
About Dominion Energy
Dominion Energy (NYSE: D), headquartered in Richmond, Va., provides regulated electricity service to 3.6 million homes and businesses in Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina, and regulated natural gas service to 500,000 customers in South Carolina. The company is one of the nation’s leading developers and operators of regulated offshore wind and solar power and the largest producer of carbon-free electricity in New England. The company’s mission is to provide the reliable, affordable, and increasingly clean energy that powers its customers every day. Please visit DominionEnergy.com to learn more.
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