FOLEY, Ala. (August 1, 2025) — Beneath Baldwin County’s neighborhoods, businesses, and roadways lies a vast network of essential infrastructure — electric, water, wastewater, natural gas, and communications lines that power daily life. Protecting these underground systems is a shared responsibility, and it starts with a simple step: contacting Alabama 811 before digging.
Each year on August 11 (8/11), Riviera Utilities joins utilities across the nation to recognize 811 Day, a public awareness campaign reminding residents to “Call Before You Dig.” To mark the occasion in 2025, Riviera is hosting an interactive contest to spread the word.
Introducing: "Stake Your Guess" — a twist on the classic jelly-beans-in-a-jar game. From August 4 through August 11, the front lawn of Riviera’s Foley headquarters will be filled with hundreds of colorful 811 locate flags. Customers are invited to guess the total number of flags placed in the lawn for a chance to win a Z Grills Pellet Smoker — perfect for your next backyard BBQ! The closest guess will win. If there is a tie, the entry submitted first will be selected.
Here’s how to enter:
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Deadline to enter: August 11, 2025
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Winner will be announced on August 11, 2025 — just in time for 811 Day!
Riviera Utilities encourages everyone to take part, have fun, and most importantly — remember to call 811 before starting any digging projects.
For questions or additional information, please contact communications@rivierautilities.com.
