Residential Business About Us Home Residential Call Before You Dig Before you dig, call 811 to locate underground utility lines. Utility lines beneath the ground provide all the essentials of a safe, modern home, including electricity, water, natural gas and sewer. To ensure your safety, call 811 to locate them before you start any projects that involve digging on your property—like landscaping, fence installation or construction. It's free and it's the law, one that can prevent thousands of dollars in damage and the risk of injuries. Call 811. It's free. It's the law. Here's what happens next after you call 811 to have underground utilities located. A utility locator comes out to your home or business. The contractor locates natural gas and utility lines on your property—for free. The contractor uses visual markers to identify the lines so you know where it's safe to dig, and areas you should avoid. Call 811. Respect the marks. Dig with care. Plan to call at least two business days before you dig. call before you dig Oregon Utility Notification Center Request a locate for your project in Oregon. Plan for at least two business days before you dig. Call Before You Dig Oregon call before you dig Washington Utility Notification Center Request a locate for your project in Washington. Plan for at least two business days before you dig. Call Before You Dig Washington Discover More Natural gas safety tips. This comprehensive guide to natural gas safety at home covers meters, appliances, carbon monoxide and more. Learn more Download our free safety app. Contact us quickly and easily to report natural gas odors or digging projects. Get the app Smell natural gas? Smell. Go. Let us know. Learn more about actions to take if you suspect a gas leak. Details Register your account online. View and pay bills, see gas use, and compare use over time. Register Builders / HVAC Investors Suppliers Careers Twitter Facebook YouTube LinkedIn Instagram Terms and Conditions Online Privacy CA Privacy Policy Bill Inserts En Español Contact Us © 2021 NW Natural. All Rights Reserved.