rarely buried

Photo provided by Public Service Co. of Oklahoma Public Service Co. of Oklahoma contractors excavate a trench in the front yard of a Tulsa area residence for burying power lines that previously were overhead distribution lines in the backyard.

Photo provided by Public Service Co. of Oklahoma Public Service Co. of Oklahoma contractors excavate a trench in the front yard of a Tulsa area residence for burying power lines that previously were overhead distribution lines in the backyard.

Electricity lines are rarely buried

OKLAHOMA CITY – Even after a destructive ice storm, Public Service Co. of Oklahoma rarely buries electric lines. As a general rule, PSO buries power lines “to address specific operational issues such as voltage or capacity issues,” said Stan Whiteford, the utility’s region communications manager.