Gas Pipeline Safety
The Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) is responsible for pipeline safety in Connecticut.
Emergencies:
Natural Gas
What to do if you smell natural gas | Who to call (Emergencies and Non-Emergencies) - Natural Gas
Propane Gas
What to do if you smell propane gas | Who to call (Emergencies and Non-Emergencies) - Propane Gas
Additional Safety Information:
What are the safety concerns for gas meters?
Are there gas pipes for which I am responsible?
Connecticut's excavation damage prevention program
Background Information:
What is Liquified Natural Gas (LNG)?
How does natural gas get to Connecticut?
What are the segments of the natural gas industry?
What transmission pipelines serve Connecticut?
What do transmission pipelines look like?
How is natural gas transported throughout Connecticut?
Are certain propane systems subject to PURA oversight?
What is the Gas Pipeline Safety Unit Inspection Program?
Propane Company Information:
Information for the Propane Industry
Contact Information:
| PURA Gas Pipeline Safety Unit | |||
| Karl Baker | Public Utilities Supervisor of Technical Analysis |
karl.baker@ct.gov | 860-827-2661 |
| Bruce Benson | Public Utilities Engineer III | bruce.benson@ct.gov | 860-827-2641 |
| Daniel Nivison | Public Utilities Engineer III | daniel.nivison@ct.gov | 860-827-2780 |
| John DePaolo, P.E. | Public Utilities Engineer III | john.depaolo@ct.gov | 860-827-2604 |
| Daniel Tomasino | Public Utilities Engineer III | daniel.tomasino@ct.gov | 860-827-2877 |
| Kevin Dowling | Public Utilities Engineer III | kevin.dowling@ct.gov | 860-827-2676 |
| Content Last Updated March 2024 |