Farmers & Ranchers    Protecting Pipelines & Your Land Farm and ranch equipment is a common cause of pipeline leaks and ruptures and can cause loss of life and property. Never guess where a pipeline is located or how deep it is below the surface of the ground. Even if you know the general location of the pipeline, the ground above the pipeline may have changed due to erosion or grading. Always call 811 or your local One-Call center and request to have pipelines and underground utilities marked before you plow, till, terrace, subsoil, install a fence or initiate any deep excavation activity. One-Call is a free service and may or may not require a pipeline representative to visit you at your farm or ranch. If a visit is required, someone from Explorer will contact you to schedule a time to meet. Once lines are marked, carefully hand dig in the proximity of the pipeline to verify the actual location and depth.