NORWICH – Frontier Communications is reminding residents to know their grounds before they dig.

With construction season underway, homeowners and construction companies are starting projects both large and small. But with construction comes the risk of digging into buried utility lines, so all are encouraged to call 811 before picking up a shovel.

By calling 811, homeowners and contractors are immediately connected to their state’s one-call center which notifies the appropriate utility of a party’s intent to dig. Locators can then mark the location of underground lines at no cost to the homeowner or contractor.