Fall is the perfect time to complete simple excavation projects. Iowa One Call wants to make sure those projects stay simple. Iowa One Call is the state’s free underground damage prevention notification system. It provides underground detection and marking of lines, pipes, and other utilities .

Iowa law requires homeowners to notify Iowa One Call at least 48 hours before excavating on their property. According to IOC, a facility is damaged every six minutes due to individuals not giving the program advanced notice. Failure to notify is a violation of state law, and could result in up to $500,000 in fines. For more information visit the website, iowaonecall.com.