Use Your Senses to Detect a Natural Gas Leak
Natural gas pipelines have a proven record of safety. Sometimes, however, pipeline failure can occur. Hazards associated with a pipeline failure and gas release may include blowing gas, line rupture, fire, explosion or, if gas is present in a confined area, possible asphyxiation.
Damage by outside force, often by someone digging into a pipeline, is the largest single cause of pipeline failures. Incidents may occur due to corrosion, material failure, equipment failure or other causes, also.
The following could be signs of a gas leak:
Dirt being blown or appearing to be thrown in the air
Water bubbling or being blown into the air at a pond, creek, river or other wet areas
Fire coming from the ground or appearing to burn above the ground
Dead or dying vegetation on or near a pipeline right-of-way in an otherwise green area
Dry or frozen spots on the right-of-way
If you witness any of these things, move to a safe place and call our emergency number at 1-800-432-9515.