About every 2 to 3 years, Montgomery Water and Light’s contract tree crews will visit your area to inspect and prune trees along the power line rights of way.
During storms, trees cause the majority of power outages in our area. That’s why the Public Utility Commission regulations require us to do this pruning work, which helps prevent outages and downed lines and maintain a high level of safety and reliability.
We follow precise standards and practices in maintaining trees. Our experienced contract crews are directed by Montgomery Water and Light foresters who have extensive education and training in both urban forestry and electrical safety.
How Do We Prune?
If the branches of a large elm or oak, for example, completely surround the power lines, we often prune out a u-section in the middle of the tree to provide plenty of clearance for the lines. This is much healthier for a tree than reducing its entire tree canopy.
Which Trees Are Pruned?
Our experts examine trees for trouble spots. We look for branches that are close to power lines as well as branches that could fall during a storm and hit a line. We also search for diseased or dying trees. If a tree is determined to be threatening power lines, we’ll work on those and aim for 10 feet of clearance.
When Do We Prune?
We rotate our full-service territory every 2 to 3 years. We will send you a letter when we’re planning to work in your neighborhood. If you feel you may need service sooner please fill out the Tree Service Request Form.