Reminder: Notify Local Utilities Before Digging

In Maine, anyone using power tools to penetrate the ground (including homeowners) is required to notify DigSafe at 811 or 1-888-DIGSAFE at least 3 business days prior to digging. DigSafe will then notify the owners of underground facilities that are members of that system. However, not all owners of underground facilities are required to be members of the DigSafe system.

It is also required to notify all non-member owners of underground facilities in the area of the excavation 3 business days prior to digging as some underground facilities may be private. This includes the Gardiner Water District and the City of Gardiner Wastewater Treatment Department.

As a resource to assist you with identifying how to contact non-member facility operators that may own or operate underground facilities within your pre-marked area of excavation, the Maine Public Utilities Commission (MPUC) has developed a directory of non-member facility operators. This directory may be accessed on line at www.oktodig.com; or via touch tone telephone 1-866-OKTODIG (1-866-658-6344).

Please be aware, that this is not an all-inclusive list of non-members. There may be other non-member facility owners that you are required to notify that are not included here – especially private property owners.

If you have any questions, please call the MPUC at (207) 287-3831 or toll free at (800) 452-4699.

OK-TO-DIG Gardiner Directory Information

Tracking Number is W151802 (You should keep track of this number for your records)

At least 3 days prior to digging, you must call Dig Safe at 811 or 1-888-DIG-SAFE. You must also notify the owner of the property where the excavation will occur as well as the following non-member facility owners below:

Facility Operator 1: Gardiner Water District
                           at (207) 582-5500
                           or, for emergencies: (207) 758-0386 (Pager)
                           or, for emergencies: zlovelygwd@yahoo.com

Facility Operator 2: Gardiner Public Works
                           at (207) 582-4408
                           or, for emergencies: (207) 485-4699
                           or, for emergencies: jcameron@gardinermaine.com

Facility Operator 3: Gardiner Sewer Department
                           at (207) 215-3870
                           or, at: dclark@gardinermaine.com