HOW CAN YOU TELL
WHERE A PIPELINE IS LOCATED?
Since natural gas pipelines are built underground, line markers are used to indicate the approximate location of the pipelines. However, these markers do not indicate how deep the pipeline is buried. Also, the route can take twists and turns between markers.
Never assume the pipeline lies in a straight line. Always call your state’s One-Call Center before digging. It is a crime for any person to deliberately damage, destroy or remove any pipeline sign or right-of-way marker.
Pipelines can lose cover by natural erosion or other forces. Certain types of deep farming activities require advanced notification. Some examples are: chisel plowing, waterway work, and tiling. If you observe indications that a pipeline is shallow or exposed, contact the Northern Natural Gas 24 hour Operations Communication Center 1-888-367-6671.
WHAT IS A PIPELINE RIGHT-OF-WAY?
A pipeline right-of-way is the strip of land over a pipeline. A right-of-way agreement between our pipeline company and a property owner is called an easement. Easements provide our pipeline company with permanent, limited access to the land to enable us to operate, test, inspect, maintain and protect our pipeline.
CAN I BUILD/DIG ON A RIGHT-OF-WAY?
Pipeline right-of-way must be kept free from structures and other obstructions. If a pipeline crosses your property, please do not plant trees or shrubs on or near the right-of-way without first having our Northern Natural Gas personnel mark the pipeline, stake the easement and explain construction guidelines to you.
WHO SHOULD I CALL IF I
DETECT A GAS LEAK IN MY HOME?
If you suspect a natural gas leak inside your home or on your service line, immediately evacuate and contact 911 or your local gas company. Northern Natural Gas operates the pipelines that deliver gas to local gas distribution companies. The distribution companies then deliver the gas to homes and businesses.
