Customer-Owned Piping

You are probably aware that Alagasco owns all gas piping up to the meter.

You may not be aware, however, that you own and are responsible for maintaining all gas piping that is above and underground beyond the meter.

Metallic lines may corrode if unprotected. If you own any underground or exposed, unprotected piping, it should be inspected periodically.

If unsafe conditions or damage to a line is discovered, repairs should be made immediately. Plumbing contractors, heating contractors and Alagasco can assist in locating, inspecting and repairing buried lines. However, since these lines do belong to you, costs may be involved.

Any excavating near buried gas and other utility lines should be done by hand following the location of those lines.  To have utility-owned lines located at no cost to you, contact Alabama One Call at 811 or 1-800-292-8525 at least two working days before you dig.