I know I'm not real smart about installation and upkeep of power lines, but even though it is going to be more expensive to INSTALL lines underground, and have their locations and depths clearly marked, wouldn't it save money in the long run by not having to worry about damage in ice storms or severe thunderstorms, or from falling trees, or big trucks pulling wires down when they go under it, or in the event of an auto accident where pole is hit?

When our house was built in 1988, we had power line (and telephone line) installed UNDERGROUND across the driveway for looks, and to prevent lines from being torn down by accident. We have never had a problem with that section of our power line, although the tree trimmers stay busy coming every couple of years to trim back limbs near the line that comes in to that point.

We obtain our water for household use from a spring near our house. County water runs nearby, but we wanted spring water. The power line to the spring for the pump is buried and we never have any problem with it either, just have to know where not to dig. --Richard