Uniform color code for location of underground facilities
NMSA 1978, § 62-14-5.1
in effect62-14-5.1. Uniform color code for location of underground facilities
In marking an excavation site and the location of underground facilities, both the excavator and the owner or operator shall use the following uniform color code:
A. blue for water;
B. green for sewer;
C. orange for communications or coaxial cable;
D. pink for survey;
E. purple for reclaimed water;
F. red for electric;
G. white for proposed excavation area; and
H. yellow for gas.
Laws 2001, ch. 150, § 4; 2011, ch. 103, § 5.
Source: New Mexico Compilation Commission (nmonesource.com)URL: https://nmonesource.com/nmos/nmsa-unanno/en/item/18565/index.do#!b/62-14-5.1Fetched: 10/20/2026