PURA: Gas Pipeline Safety
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Gas Pipeline Safety

The Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) is responsible for pipeline safety in Connecticut. 

Emergencies:

Natural Gas

What to do if you smell natural gas   |  Who to call (Emergencies and Non-Emergencies) - Natural Gas

Propane Gas 

What to do if you smell propane gas   | Who to call (Emergencies and Non-Emergencies) - Propane Gas

Additional Safety Information:

What do I need to know about Carbon Monoxide?

How do I make sure my gas appliances are safe?

What are the safety concerns for gas meters?

Are there gas pipes for which I am responsible?

Connecticut's excavation damage prevention program

Background Information:

What is natural gas?   |    How was natural gas formed?

What is Liquified Natural Gas (LNG)?

How does natural gas get to Connecticut?

What are the segments of the natural gas industry?

What transmission pipelines serve Connecticut?

What do transmission pipelines look like?

How is natural gas transported throughout Connecticut?

Are certain propane systems subject to PURA ovesight?

What is Gas Pipeline Safety?

What is the Gas Pipeline Safety Unit Inspection Program?

Contact Information:

PURA Gas Pipeline Safety Unit
Karl Baker karl.baker@po.state.ct.us 860-827-2661
Bruce Benson bruce.benson@po.state.ct.us 860-827-2641
Daniel Nivison daniel.nivison@po.state.ct.us 860-827-2780
Edward Fabrycki edward.fabrycki@po.state.ct.us 860-827-2877
John DePaolo 860-827-2604


 

Content last updated May 2012






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