(SeaPRwire) –   Truvista Fiber Advises Homeowners to Dial 811 Before Excavating

CHESTER, S.C., April 6, 2026 — With the arrival of Spring weather, that weekend yard project you’re planning could either bring joy to your family or inadvertently disrupt internet service for an entire neighborhood if gardeners don’t implement certain precautions.

In observance of National Safe Digging Month this April, Truvista Fiber is urging customers to take one straightforward yet crucial step before commencing any outdoor digging: contact 811. Dialing or submitting a request online prior to digging helps ensure the safety of yard workers, protects underground infrastructure, and prevents avoidable service disruptions.

“Calling 811 before you dig is complimentary, simple, and helps maintain uninterrupted service,” stated Mike Petty, Truvista Fiber Chief Operations Officer. “It’s a minor action that safeguards your well-being, your property, and your relationships with your neighbors. No one appreciates it when the connectivity they depend on daily is interrupted.”

From planting trees and erecting fences to replacing mailboxes and undertaking landscaping endeavors, even minor tasks can inadvertently damage buried lines. Homeowners can circumvent these costly issues by requesting utility location markings at least three business days in advance. Safe digging practices protect not only fiber infrastructure but also essential utilities such as electricity, gas, and water.

Truvista Fiber collaborates with state 811 services to ensure that underground utilities are accurately marked before excavation commences. Upon submission of a request, professional locators will identify and mark the approximate pathways of buried lines, enabling customers to dig with safety and confidence.

To gain further insight into safe digging practices or to submit a locate request, customers are encouraged to dial 811 or visit their state’s 811 website before initiating any digging project.

About Truvista Fiber
Truvista Fiber, a prominent regional provider of internet, voice, video, and security services, has been a dedicated contributor to communities across South Carolina and Georgia for over 125 years. With a distinguished history of innovation and an unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction, Truvista Fiber continues to deliver dependable, high-speed connectivity solutions tailored to the evolving requirements of its clientele. For additional information, please visit www.truvista.net.

SOURCE Truvista Fiber