Ice buildup may also cause excessive load on the pipes and blockage of pressure control equipment vents.
Snow and ice accumulation may damage natural gas equipment, and ice may block ventilation — possibly causing carbon monoxide presence inside the home. Ice buildup may also cause excessive load on the pipes and blockage of pressure control equipment vents.
Customers should use a broom to remove accumulated snow and ice, CPW advises. The recent wintry weather event in our region, coupled with scheduled consecutive days of single digit lows, prompted officials at CPW to issue the natural gas advisory.
“We’re trying to make sure that everyone’s equipment works as we prepare for this temperature dip,” Rob Rhodes, gas operations manager, said. “Most importantly, we want our customers and everyone with natural gas in the region to be safe. A little preventative action can go a long way here.” CPW warns residents should not use heavy equipment or hard objects, such as a shovel, to remove frozen accumulation. Customers should not use water to melt the ice or snow. Both water and hard objects may damage the piping and equipment, according to the Greer utility.
Customers experiencing a natural gas outage or other problems should call CPW at 864-848-5500.