Natural Gas Safety
Natural Gas Safety Detecting a Leak
If you smell natural gas, call SaskEnergy’s emergency line at 1-888-700-0427 . Do not assume the issue has already been reported or someone else will call. Leave the area or home immediately. How do you detect natural gas? Follow your senses:
Nose
Eyes
• You cannot see natural gas • If there is vapour, ground frosting or significant brown vegetation, it could be an indication of a gas leak • Watch for bubbling in wet or flooded areas
• SaskEnergy adds an odour to natural gas so you can smell it • If you smell an odour, such as rotten eggs, sewer or skunk—it could be a gas leak
Carbon Monoxide Carbon Monoxide (CO) is an odourless, colourless, tasteless and invisible gas that occurs through combustion, or the process of burning. Any fuel-burning appliance can cause CO build-up, including fireplaces, furnaces or car engines. Excessive amounts of CO will form when there isn’t proper ventilation or an adequate air supply. CO poisoning can happen to anyone. In order to stay safe, a CO alarm is recommended as it will alert you to danger before physical symptoms of CO poisoning can appear.
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