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Natural Gas
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Gallatin Public Utilities' natural gas system provides safe and reliable service to approximately 11,500 customers. The Department operates and maintains over 335 miles of distribution system pipelines. Gallatin Public Utilities purchase approximately 2,100,000 mcf (thousand cubic feet) of natural gas annually for resale to our customers. |
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Know What Natural Gas Smells Like?
That Awful Smell . . .
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Clean natural gas is odorless and invisible, so we add Mercaptan to it to give it it's distinctive "rotten egg" or sulfur-like smell. It is added to our product for your protection, so you can detect escaping gas, even in the smallest quantities, long before there is any danger. Whether or not you use natural gas, you need to be aware of keeping it safe. |
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Natural Gas is not Poisonous . . .
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Safety is Important
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| Natural gas does not contain carbon monoxide, the cause of so-called "Gas Poisoning". However, when burning natural gas or any fuel, carbon monoxide can be produced by a lack of air, improperly working appliances, or poor flue conditions. As a basic precaution be sure that flue connections and venting are always in perfect working order ~ unobstructed and properly fitted. |
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Safety is the highest priority in the natural gas industry. The industry's excellent safety record is the result of extensive safety programs, overseen by Federal and State officials. An estimated $4 billion is spent annually ensuring that natural gas is delivered safely and efficiently.
To most customers, natural gas is an invisible fuel. The pipelines that transport our product are underground and out of sight. You enjoy all the comforts of clean natural gas without ever knowing that we are there. |
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If You Ever Detect A Faint Odor
Investigate Immediately
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| If you ever detect a faint odor, investigate immediately. If you can't find the source, or if it persists, call the Gallatin Gas Department immediately at (615) 451-5922 (Call (615) 451-5922 for after hours emergencies). If the odor is strong or if you hear a hissing sound, take the following steps: |
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Do Not turn any lights on or off. |
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Do Not operate any electrical switches or pull plugs from outlets. |
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Extinguish any open flame |
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Evacuate the building, leaving doors open, and stay away until officials tell you it's safe to return. |
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Consider installing at least one carbon monoxide detector in your home that carries the approval of Underwriters Laboratory (UL). |
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Do Not use your telephone. Use a neighbor's telephone, or a cell phone outside the building, to call the Gallatin Gas Department at (615) 451-5922, or 911. |
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If you are able, shut off gas valve at the meter. Do Not turn it on again. A qualified technician must turn your meter on and relight your appliances. |
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Outdoor Natural Gas Lighting
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| Natural gas lights require no electricity to operate, therefore when your power goes out - your natural gas lights remain on. Natural gas lights provide years of trouble-free service, and unlike electric lights they do not attract insects. |
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Natural Gas Terms
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CCF - One Hundred (100) Cubic Feet. A measurement of natural gas volume that has a heating value of approximately one (1) therm or one hundred thousand (100,000) BTU's.
CF - Cubic Feet. A measurement of volume. The volume of gas which occupies one (1) cubic foot when saturated with water vapor, at a temperature of 60 degrees farenheit, and a pressure of thirty (30) inches of mercury. In the natural gas industry, gas volumes are calculated on a dry basis, at 60 degrees farenheit, and a specified pressure.
BTU - British Thermal Unit. A unit of measurement for energy, a measure of heat content or heating value. The energy required to raise the temperature of one (1) pound of water by 1 degree farenheit, under standard pressure.
Therm - A unit of heat equal to one hundred thousand (100,000) BTU's. |
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Last Revised: Tuesday, March 09, 2010 @ 03:25 PM |
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