What do the paint marks or flags mean?
APWA Color Code White = Purposed Excavation Pink = Temporary Survey Markings Red = Electric Yellow = Gas, Oil or Steam Orange = Communications Blue = Water Green = Sewers, Drains or Wastewater Purple = Reclaimed Water or Slurry Lines Utilities Code Title 5 Sec. 251.157. (b) An operator shall refer to the American Public Works Association color coding standards when marking.Back to the top.