Maintaining Customer-Owned Natural Gas Lines
The New Ulm Public Utilities owns and maintains the natural gas piping from the street to our natural gas customers' gas meters. As the property owner you are responsible for maintaining any natural gas lines from the meter outlet to gas appliances and equipment. The customer-owned piping may be above or below ground, and buried gas lines may run from the meter to a detached garage, outdoor gas grill, or other locations. Buried gas pipes can leak and metal pipes may corrode with age, causing a potentially dangerous situation. For the sake of safety, please have your buried gas pipes inspected periodically and repair them as needed. Contact a licensed plumber or heating contractor to assist you with inspecting or repairing your gas lines.
If it is an emergency, please call 911.
Before digging, call Gopher State One Call at 811, or 800-252-1166. It's the law.
If you have any questions about this notice, please contact the Gas Department at 507-359-8289.