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Public Notices Week of November 10, 2021




CITY OF MT PLEASANT

NOTICE

Every day natural gas pipelines safely carry one of the world’s most reliable, efficient and

environmentally friendly fuels to businesses, homes and neighborhoods like yours. Preventing

pipeline emergencies is important to your gas Utility. We are part of this community and we’re

committed to delivering natural gas safely to our neighbors. As good neighbors do, you can

help, here’s how. Though Natural gas pipeline incidents are rare, you should know these signs.

Look: Blowing dirt, bubbling water, dry spots in moist areas or dead plants surrounded by

green plants may indicate a natural gas leak.

Listen: If you hear a hissing sound near a gas appliance or pipe it may be natural gas leaking.

Smell: Be aware of the distinctive, rotten egg – like smell of natural gas. You should take

action anytime you detect even a small amount of this odor.

Take Action – If you suspect a natural gas leak take these actions:

LEAVE the area IMMEDIATELY. Don’t try to find or stop the leak.

If you are inside your home or workplace Do not touch anything electrical before you leave,

do not use a telephone, not even a cell phone. Do not smoke, do not turn appliances on or off,

do not operate any vehicle, equipment or use anything that could create a spark. Once you are

out of the suspected area, immediately call

City of Mt. Pleasant Gas System 931-379-7717- City of Mt. Pleasant or 931-379-3201-Mt.

Pleasant Police Department

Don’t break the law – call before you dig! Did you know that excavation work, including digging

in the yard and plowing, is the most common cause of natural gas pipeline damage? Before

beginning excavation of any kind, state law requires that you call Tennessee One Call at 811 so

all utility lines can be clearly marked by professionals prior to any digging. This is a free call

and free marking, so don’t break the law.

Excess Flow Valve Customer Notification

Beginning April 14, 2017 a new Federal Regulation requires all natural gas utilities to notify

customers, regarding the availability of excess flow valves (EFV). You may request that the

City of Mt. Pleasant Gas System install an excess flow valve (EFV) on the gas line to your

property. EFV’s are mechanical shut-off devices that can be installed in the gas pipe running

to the gas meter at your property (the “service line”). An EFV is designed to shut off the

flow of natural gas automatically if the service line breaks, for example, by an excavation

accident. Stopping the flow of gas from a broken service line significantly reduces the risk

of natural gas fire, explosion, personal injury and/or property damage. If you notify (City of

Mt. Pleasant Gas system (931-379-7717) that you want an EFV we will contact you to set up

a mutually agreeable date when we will install a EFV

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CITY OF MT PLEASANT

NOTICE

Over the next few weeks, the cooler temperatures will bring

people outdoors to work in their yards, finish gardening and

begin getting swimming pools ready for winter. The Mount

Pleasant water system would like to ensure that our customers

are aware of the dangers associated with these activities.

A garden hose submersed in any liquid or attached to certain

devices used to spray pesticides or herbicides forms a cross

connection. A cross connection is a situation where a possible

source of contamination is directly linked to our public

water system. If the end of your hose is connected to a chemical

container, swimming pool or other contaminant during

a water main break or fire, the substance can be siphoned

back into the water system. This condition, known as back

siphonage, could cause a public health hazard. Devices are

available to prevent this problem; however the best solution

is to always be careful how you use your hose.

Please help us provide a safe supply of water to all of our

customers. Remember; never stick your hose in anything

you would not want to drink. For more information on cross

connections and how to protect against them, call Mount

Pleasant water system at 931-379-7717.

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