The U.S. natural gas transmission and distribution system has the best safety record of any type of transportation system in the country. Natural gas is clean, convenient, and efficient, which makes it the popular energy choice. Like all forms of energy, however, it must be handled properly. Despite an excellent safety record, a gas leak caused by damage to a pipeline may pose a hazard and has the potential to ignite. We work diligently to ensure pipeline safety through a variety of measures including:
- One-call Miss Utility and Dig Safe programs (811)
- Inspection programs
- Best design and construction practices
- Workforce qualification and testing
- Public education
- Industry safety practices and government oversight
- Pipeline markers and facility mapping
- Gas leak surveys
- Patrol of critical gas facilities
- Gas pressure monitoring
- Gas odorization
- Working with city, county and municipal agencies
- Security measures
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