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Public utility companies (gas, electricity, telephone, water, sewer, cable, etc.) often have easements to place utility transmission, distribution, or power lines on private property and access them for installation, repair, and maintenance—including removing or trimming trees that might interfere with transmission or distribution power lines, for example. These easements are known as utility easements or public utility easements.

In Delaware, public utility companies are typically granted utility easements, which are rights to use a portion of private property for utility infrastructure such as gas, electricity, telephone, water, sewer, cable, and other services. These easements allow the utility companies to install, repair, and maintain their lines and equipment. The easements are often established through negotiations with property owners or by following statutory procedures that may involve compensation to the property owner. Delaware law allows utility companies to trim or remove trees that could interfere with utility lines to ensure reliable service and public safety. The specific rights and obligations of the utility companies and the property owners are usually detailed in the easement agreements or governed by state statutes and regulations. Property owners should be aware of any utility easements on their property, as these can affect their rights and how they can use their land.

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