Gas Leaks

  1. The smell of rotten eggs. In its natural state, natural gas is odorless and colorless. so for safety reasons, gas companies have add chemicals called  to create a smell similar to sulphur or rotting eggs. 
  2. Hissing sounds. Large gas leaks in pipes or appliances may produce hissing noises, due to pressure releasing through a leak.
  3. Air bubbles outside your home.  If you see bubbles in standing water—including puddles and mud—it may be a sign of natural gas dispersing through the soil and into the surrounding air.
  4. Dead or dying plants. Dead, dying or stunted plants inside or outside your home can be a potential sign of a natural gas leak in your home. Natural gas leaks can cause smaller-than-normal leaves on trees, wilted plants and yellowish patches of grass.
  5. Physical symptoms of natural gas poisoning. Symptoms of exposure to low levels of natural gas include headaches, dizziness, fatigue, nausea and irregular breathing.
  6. Higher-than-normal gas usage. An increase in the amount of natural gas your home uses can indicate a natural gas leak. 
    Source:  Constellation Energy Resources, LLC

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Gas Leak