Pipeline Leaks

Using your sense of sight, smell and sound will help you recognize a suspected leak.  Here’s what you should look for:

Sight
A dense fog, mist or white cloud.  Discolored vegetation, bubbling in water or blowing dust.

Smell
Natural gas is naturally odorless. However, a distinctive smell is added, similar to rotten eggs, so that you can smell a potential gas leak.

Sound
Hissing, whistling or roaring noise.

Alagasco regularly conducts walking and vehicle leak surveys of its facilities. 

What you should NOT to do if a leak occurs:

• DO NOT touch, breathe or make contact with the leak.
• DO NOT light a match, start an engine, turn light switches on or off,  use a cell or home phone or do anything to create a spark.
• DO NOT attempt to extinguish any fire.
• DO NOT attempt to operate valves.

What you should DO if a leak occurs:

• DO leave the home, building and area of the suspected leak, and get to a safe area.
• DO call 911 to notify police and fire officials.
• DO warn others to stay out of the area.