Public Awareness Notification
Is there a Gas Pipeline Right-of-Way on my property?
A right-of-way is a strip of land on which an agreement exists that allows a company to build, operate, maintain, and/or
repair facilities on the property. Indications there may be a natural gas pipeline on or near your property include line
markers, roadway-casing vents, and test stations. Line markers are located along the pipeline and where pipelines
intersect streets, railroads, streams, and high-traffic areas. These markers will indicate the owner/operator of the
pipeline and contact information in the event of an emergency. Roadway-casing vents are located at roads, highways,
and railroad crossings. These facilities vent gas into the atmosphere if there is a leak under these structures so it can be
detected during regularly scheduled inspections. Test stations are also located along roads, fields and rights-of-ways,
and are routinely checked during scheduled inspections. Even if no indications of a pipeline are present; do not assume
there is not a facility present. Always call the appropriate State One Call System before you dig: 811.
What precautions should I take regarding a Gas Pipeline Right-of-Way on my property?
If there is a natural gas pipeline located on your property and/or right-of-way, it should be kept free of structures and
obstructions. CONSOL ENERGY (CNX Gas) may be contacted directly for specific recommendations. Regular inspections
will be performed on CONSOL’s (CNX GAS) natural gas pipeline rights-of-way and pipelines. We will inspect for gas leaks,
encroachments or other potential hazards.
The following conditions are considered gas pipeline emergencies and must be immediately reported:
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Explosions and/or fires near or involving a pipeline facility.
Gas detected inside or near a building.
Natural disasters involving a pipeline facility; tornadoes, mine subsidence, flooding, washed-out or exposed
pipelines, etc.
Unauthorized or suspicious activity with the pipeline.
What about digging on my property?
Never dig or allow anyone else to dig without first calling the state’s One-Call notification system - 811. The indicators of
a pipeline on your property, line markers and test stations are placed in the general vicinity of the pipeline and don’t tell
you the exact location or depth of the pipeline. Even if you don’t see indications of a pipeline, do not assume there is not
one. Always call the appropriate State One Call System before you dig:
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Pennsylvania One Call System at 811 or 1-800-242-1776
West Virginia Call Before You Dig at 811 or 1-800-245-4848
Ohio Utilities Protection Service at 811 or 1-800-362-2764
Miss Utility of Virginia at 811 or 1-800-552-7001
How can I recognize a gas leak?
By Smell …
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The odor of natural gas, any petroleum smell or a smell of rotten eggs.
By Sight …
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Dead or discolored vegetation near a pipeline in an area of green or growing vegetation.
Movement of vegetation in an abnormal manner.
Dirt or water blowing into the air.
Bubbles in the water near a pipeline.
Fire at or just above ground level.
By Sound …
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Hissing, blowing, whistling, roaring, or bubbling sounds.
What should I do if I suspect a gas leak?
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Leave the area immediately without using electrical devices such as: lights (or any switches), phones, garage
door openers, vehicles, doorbells, etc.
Once you are in a safe location, call “911” to report the gas emergency.
Once you are in a safe location, also call CONSOL Energy (CNX Gas) at: 1-800-583-3755.
Do not try to extinguish any natural gas fires.
Do not operate any pipeline valves.
At CONSOL ENERGY, safety is our top core value and that extends to the communities in which we
operate. Please be safe and call before you dig. Dial 811 – it’s a free service that saves lives.