So for the safety of our customers, we add an odor that allows you to detect the smallest leak and take prompt action. Natural gas has a safety record we can all be proud of. We're working to keep it that way.
Carbon monoxide is a gas that is odorless, colorless and tasteless but very toxic.
Signs indicating the presence of carbon monoxide in the home include stuffy, stale or smelly air, very high humidity or soot coming from a fireplace or heating system. The symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning are often confused with those of influenza, and the highest incidence of poisoning often occurs during flu season. Symptoms include headaches, dizziness, nausea, unclear thinking, shortness of breath, weakness, vision problems and loss of muscle control. High concentrations of carbon monoxide can lead to unconsciousness, brain damage or death. However, a victim may not experience ANY of these symptoms, or only one or a few symptoms.