The DIRT Report breakdowns the damage and root cause trends in the utility damage prevention process. The Common Ground Alliance (CGA) has released their annual Dirt Analysis and Recommendations DIRT Report. The full report can be found here. Remember, the first step in protecting underground utilities is installing a reliable locating system. Here are the technical requirements for proper installation of tracer wire and compatible components for end-to-end reliability. “Specs for Water/Sewer Utilities”, “Specs for Telecommunications”, “Specs for Gas Distribution”