What is WUUA?
Western Underground Utilities Alert Inc. (WUUA) is a collaborative forum of utilities, contractors, and public agencies focused on safe excavation and underground utility damage prevention. We share best practices, coordinate on locates, and promote 811 awareness.
Representatives from industries including:
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Telecommunications providers
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Water and sanitary districts
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Public works departments
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Electric and gas utilities
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Contractors and engineering firms
- Damage prevention: Protecting underground utility lines through safe digging practices and public awareness.
- Coordination: Connecting utilities and contractors to reduce project conflicts and service disruptions.
- Training: Promoting education on safe excavation and 811 best practices.
- 811 outreach: Increasing public awareness of the free 811 service—helping homeowners, contractors, and businesses know to call before they dig to protect lives and infrastructure.
WUUA board and members meet on a quarterly basis.
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Board Members
Current WUUA board members and contact info (click on the name to view email)
WUUA Members
- Alpine County DPW
- Calaveras County Water District
- Calaveras Public Utility District
- Calaveras Telephone Company
- California Oregon Telephone Company
- First Mace Meadows Water Assn., Inc.
- Foothill Telephone Company
- Jamestown Sanitary District
- Mokelumne Hill Sanitary District
- Murphys Sanitary District
- San Andreas Sanitary District
- Sierra Telephone Company
- Union Public Utility District
- Valley Springs Public Utility District
- Volcano Community Service District
- Volcano Telephone Company
- Volcano Vision
- Weatherby-Reynolds-Fritson
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Meeting Agendas & Minutes
(2025,2024)
Know What’s Below — Call 811!
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