Pipeline Awareness
We carefully and proactively maintain and improve our network of pipes that safely deliver natural gas to your home or business.
- Regular visual inspections, routine maintenance, and surveys.
- In 2019, 140 miles of pipeline was upgraded with new polyethylene plastic for increased durability and safety.
- Over the last five years we have invested $302.5 million in our infrastructure.
- Our modernized system & processes reduce environmental impact.
Call 811 Before You Dig
Whenever you're planning a project that requires digging in your yard (gardening, landscaping, home improvements, demolition, etc.), call 811 first.
- Find where your utility lines are before you dig.
- Careless digging can damage underground lines, causing disruption of vital services, property damage, and even possible injury.
- Take the proper steps to avoid damage and prevent expensive repairs, project delays and costly fines.
Be safe & call 811 before you dig!
Smell gas? Act fast!
LEAVE THE BUILDING IMMEDIATELY. Call 911 and South Jersey Gas 1.800.582.7060
- Natural gas is odorless. A harmless chemical is added to natural gas, which makes it smell like rotten eggs. So, if you smell rotten eggs, you may be smelling natural gas. And it’s time to act.
- Avoid causing a spark:
- Do not light a match or smoke.
- Do not turn appliances or lights on or off.
- Do not use a flashlight.
- Do not start a car.
- Do not use a telephone.
Carbon Monoxide – What is it? How do I detect it?
- Carbon monoxide, or "CO" is an odorless, colorless, tasteless gas that can kill you.
- Your best defense is prevention. Install a CO detector in your home and check or replace the battery regularly. A good time is when you change the time on your clocks each spring and fall.
- The most common symptoms of CO poisoning are headache, dizziness, weakness, upset stomach, vomiting, chest pain, and confusion.
If you suspect carbon monoxide exposure: LEAVE THE AREA IMMEDIATELY, call 911 and seek medical attention.
Appliance Safety
When using natural gas appliances, always remember to:
- Follow the owner’s manual instructions and only use your appliances for their intended purpose.
- Never use your oven or range top to heat your home.
- Change the filter on your furnace a minimum of every three months.
- Keep the area around your furnace and water heater clear.