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Know the warning signs

To reach emergency personnel for NEXUS 24/7, call toll-free (855) 329-1781.

In the unlikely event of a pipeline leak, typically, one or any combination of these helps you recognize a leak.

You might see:

  • Dirt being blown or appearing to be thrown into the air.
  • A white vapor stream or mist-like cloud over the pipeline.
  • Dead or dying vegetation in an otherwise green area.
  • A dry area in a wet field.
  • Flames coming from the ground or appearing to burn above ground.
  • Liquid on the ground.
  • Continuous bubbling in wet or flooded areas.

You might hear:

  • A roaring, blowing or hissing sound.

You might smell:

  • An unusual sulfur or rotten egg odor. Note: Natural gas is essentially odorless. Mercaptan, an odorant that is sometimes added to natural gas in city distribution systems for safety reasons, produces a distinctive “skunk” smell. Typically, cross-country natural gas pipelines, including NEXUS, DO NOT have this added odorant.