APWA Uniform Color Code
for Marking Underground Utility Lines

White

- Proposed excavation

Pink

- Temporary survey markings

Red

- Electrical power lines, cables, conduit and lighting cables

Yellow

- Gas, oil, steam, petroleum or gaseous materials

Orange

- Communications, alarm or signal lines, cables or conduit

Blue

- Potable water

Purple

- Reclaimed water, irrigation and slurry lines

Green

- Sewers and drain lines

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