Members are responsible for vegetation management around their low voltage secondary power lines. These low voltage lines carry electricity from the transformer to your home through a series of overhead lines or an underground connection. Never attempt vegetation management around high voltage power lines. Only Blue Mountain Power Co-op approved utility tree trimmers should perform vegetation management around high voltage power lines. Members can also take preventative measures when landscaping or planting vegetation. As a member of Blue Mountain and a partner in safety, we encourage you to:
- Keep up on vegetation management around your secondary lines.
- Select trees and greenery that will not encroach on power lines as they mature.
- Allow at least six metres of clearance from the drip line (the outer edge of the mature vegetation) to any energized lines or structures.
- Call Blue Mountain immediately if you are concerned that trees or brush in your area may be too close to high-voltage power lines.