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So what exactly do all these pipelines transport?
There is a wirle range <lfpmdII:l~trt1vL‘llngthrough the theus-anals at miles at pipelines, cvcrythlng troni gas tar
your ear tn oxygen tor liospitals. Many at these preeluets ean be highly tlaniinahle, hariniul it inlialeel, eause eye
or skin irritation er possibly eause olitiieultv breathing. some or the niaterials eeiilol eause cn\'ln.»nmcntald:lmt1gc
lseeaus-e of tliese pntential liaaarels-, it is iniportant tor our neighlinrs to be able to Intognlzc a pipeline leak
Recognizing a pipeline leak
Using your sense of sight, smell and sound will help you in recognizing a suspected leak.
I A dense, white cloud orfog I An unusual smell orgaseous I An unusual noise coming from
overa pipeline odorwill sometimes accompany the pipeline, such as a hissing
I Discolored vegetation a Pipeline leak. or roaring sound, maybe a sign
surroundingthe pipeline ofa leak.
I Bubbling in wateror creeks
oran oily sheen on water
I Frozen ground in warm ~
weather
I Dirt blowing up from the
round Krttm whats below.
g call before you dig.
What TO DO If You Suspect A Leak What NOT TO DO If You Suspect A Leak
- lininerliately leave the area. s be not touch, breathe or make eontaet with the leaking liq-
- ll pessilile turn ott any equipmzntbeing used in uias or gas. stay upvvina if passilale.
or near the suspeeteol leak Alianaon any equipment - Do not light a match start an engine, use a telephone, turn
being us-eel and move upwind train the suspeeteol on or off any type ui eleeti-ieal switeh such as a light, garage
leak. eluer opener, etc. or ao anything that may ereate s-tatie or a
- Fmm a sate loeatiuii, call 911 or your loeal einergeney spark.
respanse number and the pipeline eoiaipany. call :ol— - Do not attempt to extinguish any pipeline fim that may start
leet, itneeaeal, and give your naine, phone number, - Do not drive into a leak or vapor eloiia area. Automobile
aleseription cf the leak and its loeatiun engines inay ignite the vapors.
- warn others to stay away when possible. - be not atteiaipt to operate valves.
Pipeline Operator's Actions during an Emergency
in the unlikely event at an aeeiolent or leak, the pipeline operator who is notitieal will iniinealiately ilispateh personnel to
the site to help handle the cnicrgcnty anol to prnviole interniatien to pulilie satety ettieials te assist in their response to the
cnmrgcncy. Plpcllru: teehiiieians will also take ouiek aetion sueh as starting anel stepping punips or eernpressars, closing and
opening valves, aria siniilar steps to niininiiae the inipaet of the situation Tl\c~'c res-ponalers are heavily traineal throughout
the year to ensure their nulghb()r11()ud is returnerl to its wL‘ll»bL‘|ng.































































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