Algonquin Pipeline Venting in Southeast May 4-9

Press release from the Town of Southeast:

To: Nearby Residents, Municipal Officials, Fire Departments and Police Departments in
Brewster, NY, Salem, NY, Danbury, CT and Ridgefield, CT
RE: Controlled Venting of Natural Gas
Please be aware that Algonquin Gas Transmission, LLC (“Algonquin”) will be conducting controlled venting of natural gas at its facility located at 142 Tulip Road, Brewster, NY. Controlled venting of natural gas is a safe and routine procedure. The controlled venting may occur intermittently Wednesday, May 4, 2022, through Monday, May 9, 2022. Algonquin will make every effort to minimize the volume of gas released by using recompression equipment at the site to reduce significantly the amount of gas vented by safely diverting gas into another section of Algonquin’s system. The natural gas which is vented will naturally dissipate. Portable deodorizing equipment and monitors that constantly measure the levels of natural gas will also be used. Company representatives will be on site during this work. There may be noise and/or odor associated with this work. There is no cause for concern and there will be no danger to persons or property in the area. Please be advised that local police, fire, and municipal officials in Southeast and Salem, New York as well as Danbury and Ridgefield, Connecticut have been notified of the operation. In addition, local fire and police officials will also be notified shortly before and at the conclusion of the release activity. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call Algonquin’s area office at 866-873-2579 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Calls may also be directed to the Enbridge Gas Control 24-hour call line at 1-800-726-8383.

This press release was produced by the Town of Southeast. The views expressed here are the author’s own.