weatherhead
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
Don’t be fooled; avoid utility scams
Nobody wants to lose their money through a scam. Dawson PPD has received reports of suspicious phone calls demanding payment or risk having power disconnected. If you receive a phone call requesting payment, please contact Dawson PPD’s offices directly to verify at...
Plant the right tree in the right place
Trees beautify our neighborhoods, and when planted in the right spot, can even help lower energy bills. But the wrong tree in the wrong place can be a hazard...especially to power lines. Large trees Height/spread of more than 40 feet, such as: Maple Oak Spruce...
Take care when landscaping around padmount transformers
“Gee, it sure would be great to camouflage that green metal box in my yard,” you think to yourself while planning your landscaping project. Wait! That green metal box, called a padmount transformer, is a vital part of your electric service. Fences, shrubs and trees...