Recognizing a Leak
Although Loxley no longer provides a natural gas service, we provide information here in case of emergency. It is highly unlikely for natural gas leaks to occur due to regular maintenance activities, but they can occur. Natural gas is colorless, odorless, shapeless, tasteless, and lighter than air and non-toxic. Natural gas is, however, highly combustable and will suffocate as it replaces the oxygen content in a closed environment. A chemical called Mercaptan, whose odor resembles the smell of rotten eggs, is added to the gas to help you detect a possible leak.