Signs Of a Natural Gas Leak

Leaks from a natural gas pipeline are rare. However, it is important to know how to recognize the signs of a leak if one were to occur in your area.

See

• Vegetation over or near the pipeline, which appears to be dead or dying for no apparent reason.
• Water bubbling at a creek, pond, river or any wet area over or near the pipeline.
• Dirt flying into the air over or near the pipeline. Fire or explosion near or involving the pipeline.
• Exposed pipeline, possibly caused by a natural disaster such as a flood or earthquake.
• A damaged connection to a gas appliance.

• A hissing, whistling or roaring sound near a gas appliance or pipeline. Special markers show the location of most major pipelines.

Hear

• Hissing
• Whistling
• Roaring

Smell

• A "rotten egg" odor. Natural gas is usually colorless and odorless. It may have a petroleum smell at times unless odorized. In that case, it will have a slight "rotten egg" smell.

Suspect a Gas Leak?

IF YOU SUSPECT A NATURAL GAS LEAK IN YOUR HOME OR OUTSIDE, FOLLOW THESE SAFETY STEPS:

• LEAVE the area IMMEDIATELY.
• CALL VECTREN from a safe distance at our toll-free emergency number 1-800-227-1376 or call 9-1-1.
• DO NOT turn any lights on or off, smoke or use a cell phone, or operate any vehicle or equipment that could cause sparks.
• DO NOT attempt to turn natural gas valves on or off.