Are there any drawbacks of undergrounding?

The drawbacks could include:

  • Higher costs to install or repair underground lines
  • Longer times to repair underground lines
  • Increased chance of damage due to dig-ins by those who do not follow proper procedures to identify the location of underground facilities before excavating

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