Damage from digging is the most common cause of underground natural gas leaks. Knowing where buried natural gas lines are located before beginning a digging project is the best way to avoid being injured and disrupting utility service in your neighborhood. You can learn where utility lines are buried before you start a digging project by calling Wisconsin’s Diggers Hotline at 800-242-8511.

Signs of a gas leak could include: unexplained dead or dying grass or other vegetation near a pipeline; dirt or debris blowing into the air; water bubbling in a puddle, river, pond or creek; unusual hissing, whistling, or roaring sound; or smelling an odor of rotten eggs. If you notice warning signs of a gas leak: leave the area immediately; don’t touch anything that might create a spark; and call

We Energies natural gas leak and emergency number at 800-261-5325.