Columbia Gas to Replace Risers in Pataskala
PATASKALA, Ohio – Columbia Gas of Ohio will upgrade the service line connection to the gas meters of 1,500 customers in the greater Pataskala area. Columbia will start replacing risers August 2 and estimates completion by September 15, 2010. The riser connects the gas meter setting to the underground natural gas service line.
Customers affected by this work have received letters notifying them that their riser needs to be replaced. Columbia employees or contractor crews will need access to the customer’s home or building to restore gas service once the work is complete. Gas service will be shut off while the work is being done. To restore service, workers must check for leaks and safe operation of all gas burning appliances.
In most cases, any digging that is necessary will be done by hand with a shovel. If there is any disturbance to the surrounding area, the customer’s property will be restored as soon as possible and as weather permits.
A few days in advance, a representative of Columbia Gas will leave a reminder notice at the customer’s home or business. This will include a direct phone number to riser safety personnel performing the work. Company representatives will be in neighborhoods through the day and evening to restore service after the work is performed.
Company and contract employees carry Columbia Gas ID badges and will be happy to show them before entering a home to restore service.
Columbia Gas of Ohio, with headquarters in Columbus, is one of the nine energy distribution companies of NiSource Inc. (NYSE: NI). Serving approximately 1.4 million customers in 61 of Ohio’s 88 counties, it is the largest natural gas utility in the state. NiSource distribution companies serve approximately 3.8 million gas and electric customers primarily in seven states.