Excavation Safety
Underground pipelines are the safest way to move Natural Gas and you can help keep it that way. Statistics indicate that damage from excavation-related activities is a leading cause of pipeline accidents. If you are a homeowner, farmer, excavator, contractor, or developer, we need your help in preventing damage to pipelines. A gouge, scrape, dent, crease or other damage to the pipeline or its coating may cause a leak or break. In fact, the major cause of pipeline leaks is earth moving and construction equipment and tools owned by parties other than the pipeline company. Should you discover or cause what seems to be even minor damage to an Atlas pipeline, immediately notify us. Help us keep YOU safe by contacting Atlas at one our 24-Hour Telephone number (1-800-722-7098) if:
• You will be performing excavation work near our pipelines.
• You observe signs of a leak or potential damage to the pipeline.
• You are planning construction activity in the vicinity of our pipelines or operating facilities.
Remember: Communicate Before you Excavate
Uniform Color Code For Marking Underground Utility Lines
American Public Works Association Uniform Color Code
| RED |
Electric power lines, cables or conduits, and lighting cables. |
| YELLOW |
Gas, oil, steam, petroleum or other hazardous liquid or gaseous materials. |
| ORANGE |
Communications, cable TV, alarm or signal lines, cables, or conduits. |
| BLUE |
Water, irrigation, and slurry lines. |
| GREEN |
Sewers, storm sewer facilities, or other drain lines. |
| WHITE |
Proposed excavation. |
| PINK |
Temporary survey markings. |
| PURPLE |
Reclaimed water, irrigation and slurry lines. |