Modesto Irrigation District contracts with Osmose Utilities Services, Inc.
for power pole inspection project (2009-2012)

The Modesto Irrigation District (MID) has contracted with Osmose Utilities Services, Inc. to perform power pole inspections and testing. Beginning February 2009 and continuing through 2012, Osmose will be evaluating the condition and performing necessary treatments to enhance durability and service of approximately 37,000 power poles in the MID electric system.  Osmose’s pole lifecycle management activities are critical to ensuring reliable MID electric service. 

Osmose Utilities Service, Inc. is an authorized MID contractor

• Osmose technicians are under contract with MID and are authorized to perform pole inspection and treatment services.  You may see Osmose technicians around town working on MID power poles.

Identifying Osmose technicians

• All Osmose technicians inspecting and treating MID power poles will carry a photo ID card and an MID letter of authorization.

• Osmose technicians will drive their own service vehicles when performing pole inspections.  These vehicles can by identified by the Osmose logo located on the vehicle doors.  Also, most Osmose vehicles will also display a sign indicating that Osmose is working under contract to MID.