Cookeville Gas Reminding Customers To Call Before You Dig

With a break from the cold and warmer weather around the corner, you may be thinking about starting that long-awaited yard project.

But before you dig, the Cookeville Gas Department encourages a call to 8-1-1. Administrative & Compliance Superintendent Roger Phillips said customers have received a bill stuffer about the service in their bills this month.

“You put yourself at risk by possibly striking a gas pipeline and also losing service for yourself or possibly your neighbors,” Phillips said. “Each year, we have gas pipelines that are damaged simply because someone did not call 8-1-1 before digging.”

Phillips said by calling the free service, crews will come to your property and locate city lines within three days. Phillips said state law requires you to call before you dig. If you do not and strike a gas line, you may be responsible for the repair costs.