SDG&E transports and delivers natural gas to its customers for cooking, heating and business use. We monitor the natural gas for quality and add a distinctive odor to help detect leaks. Federal law requires all natural gas utilities to communicate about pipeline safety.
SDG&E receives natural gas from producers and suppliers located both within our service area and outside California. We monitor the gas for quality, odorize it and then deliver it through over 14,000 miles of pipeline.
We routinely perform pipeline safety tasks, including patrolling, testing, repairing, and replacing pipelines. We meet or exceed all federal and state requirements for safe pipeline operations and maintenance, including ongoing technical training and testing for employees. Our goal is to identify and resolve potential problems before a major problem occurs.
SDG&E has also implemented a rigorous Integrity Management Program in highly populated areas. We use the latest safety inspection tools to determine pipe condition and help ensure that the pipelines are being maintained safely. In order to perform these important inspections, the area around our pipelines must be clear of shrubs, trees, fences and other structures.
Last updated: January 30, 2009