Ohio Utilities Protection Service (OUPS)

Underground wiring is marked for the Ohio Utilities Protection Service (OUPS).

Employees mark the location of underground street light wires on a daily basis as required by Ohio law. Anyone planning to do any digging is required to call OUPS 48 hours in advance at 800-362-2764.

Color of the Flags

• Blue: Potable Water
• Green: Sewers and Drain Lines
• Orange: Communication, Alarm or Signal Lines, Cables or Conduit
• Red: Electric Power Lines
• White: Proposed Excavation
• Yellow: Gas - Oil