said by ptrowski:said by aSic:@tshirt , I agree, but doing locates on the property isnt required, as everything in the area is aerial except the CATV.
Interesting, never heard of aerial sewer and water lines before....
If we had municipal sewer and water, they probably would be aerial too considering the IQ of the neighboring populace (poo flingers!). I must remember not everyone lives in the woods like I do. All the homes have septic systems, and wells for water supply. Only "connections to the outside world" are power, phone, both aerial, and CATV, which is buried.
edit: as for the locate.. I agree with the other replies, if this was somewhere other than a private two-rut dirt easement bordering a state forest, that requires about a half mile drive off the highway to get to. There could likely be fiber, water, etc everywhere near civilization. However, the entire county is like this, minus homes on the actual highways, or near the unincorporated city center. Its not like the contractors are from another state. They live and work here. They know how it is. They know...well, at least I would know, that any home that is not on the actual highway or near a city center would more than likely need an extended drop.
I agree this situation is not common...for the rest of the world. But it is common in this area. Why wouldnt they be prepared?
I know this is like arguing with a rock, but thats why I put the Rant tag on the thread. To express my displeasure with the outcome.