gas mains
Buried utility conduits
Gas mains are the large underground pipes that carry natural gas through a city or region, forming the primary distribution network from which smaller service lines branch off to individual buildings.
A gas main rupture or leak can be extremely dangerous, potentially causing explosions or fires.
Construction crews accidentally hit a gas main while digging.
The city is replacing aging gas mains throughout the downtown area.
- explosionViolent burst of energy
- conduitTube conveying fluid or cables
- pipelineLong-distance fluid transport tube
- valveFluid flow controller
- leakageUnintended fluid escape
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