CALL BEFORE YOU DIG! IT'S THE LAW!
This is what is commonly known as the Dig Law. In Mississippi and most other states, anyone doing work on their property that will dig up, overturn, relocate or disturb the ground in a similar manner, must dial "811" at least 2 working days before starting the work so that any utilities which might be affected can be located. This will help keep the utility from being damaged, causing a disruption in service and other customers to be without service. If you do not call and, while doing the work, a utility is damaged, you could be subject to fines/penalties, as well as repair costs from the utility company.
If you would like more details, go to www.ms811.org and there you can read the entire law and find out more about what 811 is all about.
"I don't have any water!!"
First, check to see if the silver "star" in the center of your water meter is turning. If it is, water is running somewhere between the meter and your house, even though you may not see it yet. If you have a cutoff valve close to the house, turn it off and see if the meter stops turning. If it does, there is a leak inside your house. If the meter still turns there is a leak between the meter and the cutoff valve. If the star is not turning, check with your neighbors to see if their water is off, too. If they are having water problems too, there is likely a problem with the main water line. In that case, call the office at 601-677-3558.
This is what is commonly known as the Dig Law. In Mississippi and most other states, anyone doing work on their property that will dig up, overturn, relocate or disturb the ground in a similar manner, must dial "811" at least 2 working days before starting the work so that any utilities which might be affected can be located. This will help keep the utility from being damaged, causing a disruption in service and other customers to be without service. If you do not call and, while doing the work, a utility is damaged, you could be subject to fines/penalties, as well as repair costs from the utility company.
If you would like more details, go to www.ms811.org and there you can read the entire law and find out more about what 811 is all about.
"I don't have any water!!"
First, check to see if the silver "star" in the center of your water meter is turning. If it is, water is running somewhere between the meter and your house, even though you may not see it yet. If you have a cutoff valve close to the house, turn it off and see if the meter stops turning. If it does, there is a leak inside your house. If the meter still turns there is a leak between the meter and the cutoff valve. If the star is not turning, check with your neighbors to see if their water is off, too. If they are having water problems too, there is likely a problem with the main water line. In that case, call the office at 601-677-3558.