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Peoples Gas

PO Box 6766                                                                  Pittsburgh PA  15212                                                     

 412-395-3050          


I SMELL GAS

In some instances, the smell of gas may be present naturally. However, leaks can occur, and we want to make sure they are resolved as quickly as possible. Natural gas is odorless, but an additive called mercaptan is included to alert people of leaks. Mercaptan has a highly recognizable, sulfur-like, "rotten egg" odor used to help people detect a leak.
If you do notice that "rotten egg" smell and suspect a natural gas leak, do not try to find the source of the leak yourself, but leave the building or area and call the 24-hour emergency Peoples number at 1-800-400-4271, or call your local emergency response number. Then stay in a nearby area until a gas company representative or emergency responder arrives, or let the company know where you can be reached.
Even though natural gas has a highly-recognizable added odor, don’t rely on your nose alone.

Be alert for any of these gas leak warning signs below:

  • The distinctive odor of natural gas
  • Continuous bubbling in waterA hissing, whistling, or roaring sound
  • Dead or dying vegetation (in an otherwise moist area) over or near a pipeline
  • Dirt or water being thrown into the air
  • An exposed pipeline after an earthquake, fire, flood, or other disaster

IF YOU SUSPECT A GAS LEAK:

Leave the home, building, or area of the suspected leak, and get to a safe area

Call our emergency hotline 1-800-400-4271, which answers 24-hours a day, or call 911 to notify police and fire officials

Warn others to stay out of the area

 

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