Layers of sand, dirt, and mud covered the decomposed matter, and eventually changed to rock. The buried plants and animals decayed into tiny bubbles of colorless, odorless gas. The Borough and Texas Eastern add odorant to natural gas as a safety measure so it can be detected by it s rotton egg smell. Like all forms of energy, natural gas must be handled with respect. It is not poisonous as it was many years ago, but it is an asphyxiation hazard because it displaces oxygen and it is an explosive hazard if mixed in the right proportion with oxygen.
Natural gas is very efficient and offers more comfort and convenience than other energy sources.
Gas is available in most locations within the Borough. A call to our Utility Service Center at 263-4111 would confirm if gas is available in your neighborhood. First you should determine if gas is available and if it is there is no charge to install your gas service and set the meter. A gas heat application must be obtained at the Service Center 80 S. Franklin Street and completely filled out by the contractor doing your installation. After the form is reviewed, proper permits have been received and PA OneCall has been notified, the installation will be scheduled.