ARKUPS

ARKUPS is a utility damage-prevention organization focused on protecting underground infrastructure and supporting public safety. Its core service is locating underground facilities for utility partners, serving more than 70 utility companies in Arkansas. The company also provides residential private-line locating, surveys for non-excavation requests, and GIS services, including GPS data collection and mapping. Its special services include locating and mapping surface features and underground lines.

ARKUPS can locate more than ten types of facilities, including natural gas, fuel and ammonia transmission lines, as well as water, electric, cable television, sewer and fiber infrastructure. It serves all 75 counties in Arkansas and 18 counties across Oklahoma, Mississippi, Missouri, Louisiana and Texas. The organization reports driving more than three million miles annually, using onboard GPS to identify and map roads in support of its locating work.

ARKUPS describes its approach as reliable, cost-effective, dependable, timely and accurate. It emphasizes partnership, communication and collaboration with utilities and others to improve locating processes and help safeguard infrastructure.