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For those of you unfamiliar with 811, it’s a public service that attempts to prevent people from hitting buried utilities. Some utilities, like internet (at least on the to-the-home branches) are frequently trenched minimally at best, and with little to no protection. Electrical is usually adequately buried, but a. you never know b. a big project like adding a pool, a deck, etc. will easily surpass the required depth for any utility. If you, the hapless homeowner, penetrate one of these utilities, you’re probably on the hook for the cost of repairs, not to mention the ire of your neighbors, and of course, the threat of death (from the utility line, not your neighbors - hopefully). ...