Natural Gas Safety
About
Natural Gas
 Natural gas is developed naturally underground at varying depths
and geological formations. Although not a byproduct of crude oil, it is
sometimes found in oil-bearing formations.
Natural gas is one of the most abundant energy sources in North
America. The City of Mesa's gas system is connected to a network of interstate
pipelines that allows the company to draw upon supplies from New Mexico, Texas,
and Colorado.
The City of Mesa promotes the use of natural gas
as a safe, convenient, economical, and environmentally clean fuel. It is
one of the safest fuels available for a wide range of uses
including: space and water heating, cooking, clothes drying, space
cooling, decorative lighting, industrial processes, and motor vehicles.
Natural gas is a colorless, odorless gas that is
lighter than air. Because natural gas is
lighter than air it will rise
if there is a leak.
An odor similar to "rotten eggs" is added to our gas as a
safety measure to assist in detecting even the smallest leaks in
appliances, house piping, or the distribution system.
Gas Leaks
Learn what to
do and who to call if you suspect a gas leak in
your home or business.
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Carbon
Monoxide
Carbon
monoxide (CO) is an odorless, colorless gas that
can be difficult to detect. Learn what to
do and who to call if you suspect carbon
monoxide in your home or business.
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Natural
Gas Appliance Safety Tips
Learn what you can do to ensure
your appliances are operating properly.
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Call Before
You Dig - Arizona Blue Stake
Before you
start digging call Arizona Blue Stake to have
your underground lines marked to avoid damage or
injury. This is a free service and will
prevent damage or injury.
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Public
Safety Announcements (PSA's)
View our
Public Safety Announcements on natural gas
safety and Call Before You Dig - Arizona Blue
Stake.
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Natural
Gas Safety Classroom Presentations
Learn about bringing a natural gas safety presentation to your school.
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