Right of ways (R.O.Ws) are the corridors where electrical towers or wood poles are located. The lines that run along right-of-ways carry the transmission voltage electricity (138 kV - 765 kV). ComEd either has an easement for these lines or the company owns the property where the lines are located.
Mowing
In many areas, ComEd mows the grass on the R.O.Ws five times a year starting in late April. The R.O.Ws are maintained as field mowing or meadow, not as a lawn or turf area. ComEd does not spray the R.O.Ws for broadleaf weeds (Dandelion) or ticks. ComEd R.O.Ws are available to adjoining homeowners for "Garden Leases " through the ComEd Real-estate Department.
Restoring the Native Prairie Species
In an effort to restore the native prairie species to Illinois, ComEd has begun planting native prairie grass on selected R.O.Ws. The natural vegetation provides a colorful and diverse plant community on the R.O.W corridor.
Dumping is Prohibited
ComEd R.O.Ws are private property and dumping of any kind is strictly prohibited. ComEd will prosecute anyone found dumping on R.O.W property. If you observe illegal dumping, please call 1-800-Edison-1 to report it.