Even though over 12 years has passed since the State of New Jersey adopted the Underground Facility Protection Act (N.J.S.A. 48:2-73 through N.J.S.A. 48:2-91), or the One-Call system, to help ensure the service, safety and system reliability of underground infrastructures that provide vital services to all of us each day, excavations still occur without the proper precautionary steps being taken. This law requires that anyone digging must call 1-800-272-1000

Damage to underground utilities can cause major disruptions in telecommunications, water supply, electric power and other necessary public services. Third party damage has on occasion resulted in fatalities, serious injuries, traffic nightmares, financial losses and environmental impacts. The intent of New Jersey's One Call Law is to decrease the likelihood that underground utilities might be damaged by careless excavation, to monitor current excavation practices, and to promote a pervasive awareness of the law.