Energy Resources - Locates

This dataset contains the necessary information to compute the average cost of a utility locate in the Mesa and/or Magma Service Areas (see Service Area maps). A utility locate involves identification of all underground utilities prior to excavation in a specified area. A utility locate is initiated, usually by a homeowner or excavator, by calling 811 or contacting Arizona’s 811 center’s website and providing the address, county and nearest cross street of where they’re planning to dig, as well as the type of project they’re completing and the exact area on the property they’re planning to dig. 811 then contacts the city’s utilities so they can mark the presence of any underground utilities in the proposed project area. Utility locates can contribute to increased safety to people and property and can eliminate unexpected costs due to accidental damage of buried utilities. A locate can be initiated by either a homeowner or an excavator. Data being reported may have a 14 day lag.