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Eversource Gas - Excess Release Of Mercaptan

No natural gas has been leaked, just the odorant. The odor can last a few days.

February 2, 2022

February 2, 2022 - Update from Eversource Gas

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Eversource Gas was working on Woodland Road and released an excess of mercaptan (non-hazardous). Mercaptan is the chemical that gives gas the pungent odor of rotten eggs. To have you home metered by Eversource, dial 800-592-2000. If you have an emergency, dial 911. No natural gas has been leaked, just the odorant. The odor can last a few days.


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