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If you are planning a project that involves excavation equipment, not hand-digging projects, you are required to request utility location services. The locate must be requested at least 2 full working days (not including the day of the call, weekends or holidays), but no more than 20 calendar days prior to the start of your excavation project.
Digging without location can disrupt service to an entire neighborhood, harm you and those around you, and potentially result in fines and repair costs. Personal injury, dangerous environmental conditions, and extensive property damage can be avoided if underground utilities are located before you dig.
Schedule utility location service in two easy steps!
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Visit Kansas One-Call or Call 811
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Schedule a City of Olathe Water and Sewer Locate
(NOTE: Olathe's NEW Location Request Service is now LIVE!!)
For emergency utility location service, please call 913-971-9311 (24 hours a day).
City of Olathe water and sewer lines must also be located before digging occurs.
- Water mains within the right-of-way and utility easements must be located by the City of Olathe.
- Water service lines between the water meter and the water main must be located by the City of Olathe.
- Water service lines between the water meter and the house and lawn irrigation systems are the responsibility of the homeowner and will not be located by the City of Olathe.
- Sanitary sewer mains must be located by the City of Olathe.
- Sanitary sewer service lines are the responsibility of the homeowner and will not be located by the City of Olathe.
City of Olathe utility location services are only available during normal business hours (weekdays 8 am to 5 pm, excluding City-observed holidays).
If you require a locate for irrigation in street medians or right-of-way areas, contact Mike Katzer (
WaterOne provides water service to some residences within the City of Olathe. If WaterOne is your water service provider, submit a WaterOne Location Request.