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:
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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