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Producing Wells –Natural gas is accessed by drilling wells into rock formations located deep inside the earth. Pipes are used to bring the gas to the surface. |
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Compressor Stations – Compressor stations help keep natural gas moving through the pipeline system. |
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Processing Plant –Before natural gas can be distributed, impurities |
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Transmission Lines – Think of these pipelines as “interstate highways” for natural gas. They move enormous amounts of gas thousands of miles, from processing plants to local natural gas utilities. |
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Utility Company – This is where a harmless chemical is added, which gives natural gas its telltale odor and helps customers detect leaks should one occur. |
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SMELL. To help you smell a leak from a gas line or appliance, |
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Pipeline Marker – Natural gas companies use brightly colored, highly visible markers to indicate a pipeline’s approximate location. For emergency purposes, most markers also list the name and phone number of the natural gas company. |
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Distribution Mains – These pipelines function like “city streets,” bringing natural gas directly to your home or business. |
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Nationwide, 63 million homes rely on natural gas for their energy needs. Click on the house to learn more about natural gas in your home. |
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About 13 percent of the natural gas consumed in the United States is used by businesses and public facilities such as office buildings, manufacturers, schools, restaurants, supermarkets and hospitals. |
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Call Before You Dig – It’s the law: You must call the Ohio Utilities Protection Service (OUPS) |
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SEE. Blowing dirt, bubbling water or an unusual area of dead vegetation |
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HEAR. A leaking pipeline might also make a hissing sound you can hear. |
