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customer pole light
customer private underground
customer private overhead
When it comes to power lines and equipment, it is not always obvious if it is the customer’s property or Dawson PPD’s. These four illustrations depict some of the most common scenarios within our service territory.
Remember that 811 Digger’s Hotline only locates public utilities and not customer-owned private lines. Customers are responsible for locating their private underground utilities before starting a project.
OTHER NEWS
Between the lines: Got solar? Got power! Not so fast…
Guest column by Cole Brodine, Manager of Engineering So, you just installed a solar renewable generation system. Now, you’ll have power all the time with no interruptions, right? Not so fast! It all depends on a device called an inverter. The typical renewable...
New calling system reports outages faster
A new telephone system will make reporting power outages after regular business hours faster. Known as Interactive Voice Response, or IVR, the automated system will take the customer’s telephone or meter number via keypad to quickly report power outages after business...
Your easement questions, answered
When it comes to our distribution system, all work begins with an easement. The cooperation of our customers — like you — ensure that Dawson PPD’s electric system remains safe and reliable now and for generations to come. “When we propose an easement, we’re looking...