The enforcement case stemmed from a December 13, 2022, sewer repair excavation at 3204 Crest Road in Harrisburg. During excavation, Pronto Plumbing damaged a UGI natural gas service line. Escaping gas migrated into the residence, accumulated, and later ignited, resulting in an explosion and fire that destroyed the home, damaged three neighboring residences, and injured two individuals.

Here’s a high-level overview of how a natural gas public utility (NGDU) typically converts and eliminates a master-meter system, such as in a mobile home park, apartment complex or housing authority property, transitioning to direct utility service

A recent Michigan court decision offers important insights into gas safety responsibilities and risk management. The case involved an explosion at a Commerce Township home, where investigators found severely corroded customer-owned steel piping under a deck. The homeowner sued Consumers Energy, alleging that vibrations from service line replacement work caused cracks in the pipe. The court dismissed the claim, citing lack of evidence and well-established legal principles. Key

Pipeline Enforcement: Why It’s Good for Safety and Operators