City of
Covington
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Natural Gas Supply Phone: 901-476-9531 Gas Department Phone: 901-476-0583 Calvin Johnson, Utilities Manager View Our Public Awareness Document |
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The City of Covington natural gas system is municipally owned and was purchased from the West Tennessee Gas Company in 1959. Management of the natural gas supply for the City of Covington operates within the guidelines of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). With FERC's Final Order 636, effective November 1, 1993, the natural gas industry became completely deregulated.
In 1999, the City of Covington joined together with other municipalities to form a purchasing group to secure natural gas supply. Currently, that group operates under The Tennergy Corporation, Jackson, TN. This purchasing arrangement enables small systems to gain buying power through larger volumes, thereby obtaining better prices in the deregulated market arena.
The City of Covington natural gas system serves between 3,000-4,000 customers; residential, commercial, and residential. Covington Gas acts as agent for gas supply under contractual agreements to industrial end users, or serves as transporter only.
We strive to be price competitive, offer flexible services, security of supply, and market incentives to attract and benefit our customer base.
For additional information regarding natural gas supply, please contact us at City Hall, 200 W. Washington Avenue, Covington, TN; 901-476-9531.
The City of Covington natural gas system is municipally owned and was purchased from the West Tennessee Gas Company in 1959. Management of the natural gas supply for the City of Covington operates within the guidelines of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). With FERC's Final Order 636, effective November 1, 1993, the natural gas industry became completely deregulated.
City of Covington Gas Department is municipally owned. The legislative and administrative powers are vested in the Board of Mayor and Aldermen.
In 1999, the City of Covington joined together with other municipalities to form a purchasing group to secure natural gas supply. Currently, that group operates under The Tennergy Corporation, Jackson, TN. This purchasing arrangement enables small systems to gain buying power through larger volumes, thereby obtaining better prices in the deregulated market arena. We strive to be price competitive, offer flexible services, security of supply, and market incentives to attract and benefit our customer base.
The original natural gas system for the City of Covington was constructed in the early 1930's. The mains are of welded steel construction and visual inspection has revealed that they are apparently mill- or yard-coated utilizing cold tar enamel. Some mains constructed during the 1940's are coated with a grease-like substance called "no oxide." In the late 1970's the City began installing plastic pipe gas mains on all new construction. There is currently 35 miles of plastic gas main in the City of Covington's gas system.
The City owns and maintains approximately 80 miles of distribution mains that serves approximately 3,900 customers -- residential and commercial. There are 10 regulator stations located throughout the city, which includes five regulator stations located in the Rialto Industrial Park that reduces a 250 psi high pressure main to 45 psi to serve the City's four large industrial customers. There are also five regulator stations that reduce a 100 psi high pressure line to 30 psi that serves all of the City's light industry and residential customers. Covington Gas acts as agent for gas supply under contractual agreements to industrial end users, or serves as transporter only.
The Covington Gas Department is inspected annually by Tennessee Regulatory Authority to ensure that the department is operating in full compliance with the Pipeline Safety Regulations.
For additional information regarding natural gas supply, please contact us at City Hall, 200 W. Washington Avenue, Covington, TN; 901-476-9531.
Tennessee One Call
The Covington Gas Department is a member of Tennessee One-Call and locates all City utilities for citizens, contractors and all City crews. If anyone is going to excavate, they need to call 811 at least 72 hours before excavation is to begin and the City will locate all City owned utilities at no charge.
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Safety First
Natural gas is a colorless, odorless, non-toxic gas. A chemical odorant, similar to the smell of rotten eggs, is added to natural gas as a safety measure so that any gas escape can be detected. Please take the time to read and practice these safety tips and procedures. A small investment of time and attention now could pay off in fewer service calls, energy savings and a safer home.
The following safety tips apply to all natural gas equipment in your home:
Never try to install, repair, adjust or modify natural gas appliances yourself. Only a licensed gas technician knows the technology and the relevant gas codes that must be followed.
Have your natural gas equipment and exhaust venting systems inspected and serviced regularly by a licensed gas technician to ensure safe, efficient operation.
When natural gas equipment is working properly, there is no odor. If you ever notice the smell of odorant in natural gas (somewhat like rotten eggs), do not ignore it.
If there is a gas odor inside your home;
- That is slight or comes and goes, open outside doors and windows; then leave the house or building.
- That is STRONG, LEAVE IMMEDIATELY. Do not stop to open windows or doors.
- Do not attempt to locate gas leaks yourself.
- Do not turn lights, appliances or equipment on or off, or unplug any electrical devices or anything that may cause a spark.
- Do not start a car or operate any power equipment.
- Call Covington Gas at 901-476-7163 from a neighbor's phone or from a cellular phone once you are well away from the building.
- Keep everyone away from the building until given the "all clear" from a gas company employee.
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