natural Gas & Public Safety


Lewisburg Gas Department is on call 24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week. Call Call (931) 359-4016.

 

 


Notice regarding Pipe Inspections

As required by the US Department of Transportation 49 CFR Park 192.16, Lewisburg Gas Department (LGD) must notify customers that LGD does not maintain customer piping past the meter.  If your gas piping is buried underground and is not properly maintained, metallic piping may be subject to potential hazards such as corrosion and leakage. 

Lewisburg Gas Department recommends that you periodically have your metallic piping inspected by a qualified contractor.  All unsafe conditions must be repaired immediately by a qualified contractor.  For more information, call LGD at (931) 359-4016.




 


Lewisburg Gas is a natural gas distribution system which includes:

• Gate and Regulator Stations
• Mains
• Service Lines
• Meters for Residential, Commercial and Industrial Customers

 

Main Utility Pipe
Utility Service Line
Utility Meter

 

 

 

What is Natural Gas?

Natural gas is made up of hydrocarbon gases, primarily methane. It naturally occurs in rock formations deep below the earth’s surface. The natural gas is withdrawn and transported to homes and businesses through an underground system of pipes.


Natural Gas Facts

Natural gas is colorless, odorless, lighter than air and non-toxic. Breathing natural gas is not harmful as long as there is an adequate supply of fresh air to breathe along with it. By itself, natural gas will not burn, but with the proper mixture of gas to air combined with an ignition source combustion can occur. An odorant is added to natural gas so that it can be detected. The odor is a warning that natural gas may be present.

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

 

 


If You Smell Gas Odorant In Your Home or Business


Do Not:

  • Smoke or strike a match
  • Open doors and windows
  • Switch on/off lights or appliances
  • Start truck or car

 

Do:

  • Leave and call from a safe location
  • Call (931) 359-4016, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

 

 


If you smell gas odorant outside


Use your senses:


Smell

  • A strong odor

 

See

  • Dirt blowing up from a hole.
  • Bubbling in standing water

 

Hear

  • A hissing noise

 


What to do?

  • Leave the area
  • Call (931) 359-4016, 24 hours a day/ 7 days a week



 


Carbon Monoxide

If you have natural gas in your home and suspect carbon monoxide, call (931) 359-4016. Lewisburg Gas Department is on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

If you do not have natural gas in your home and suspect carbon monoxide, call 911.

» Carbon Monoxide Facts & Poison Prevention

 

 

 

 
Regulating Agencies

Lewisburg Gas Department is regulated by:

 

 

 


Distribution & Safety

Local distribution companies maintain the highest safety standards to ensure preventable accidents are avoided and problems remedied in a timely fashion.


Lewisburg Utility Department TruckSafety Measures Include:

  • Leak Detection Equipment
  • Leak Surveys
  • Safety Education Programs
  • Technician on Call
  • Emergency Preparedness
  • One-Call Systems

 

 

 

 

Let gas pipes be gas pipes

Gas pipes have a job of their own to do and should not be used for anything else. Do NOT use the gas pipes for a clothesline, or a ground for an electrical appliance. Do not tie your dog to the gas line.