Okaloosa Gas maintains natural gas piping along roadways and up to and including your gas meter.

Each customer is responsible for the periodic inspection of all above-ground and buried piping on the “house side” of the meter. If you notice leaking, corroded piping, or any unsafe condition, you should report the problem to Okaloosa Gas immediately at 850-729-4700 or have a qualified contractor repair the piping.

Okaloosa Gas District serves natural gas customers in Okaloosa County, Santa Rosa County, and southern Walton County. If you have questions, call 850-729-4700 or fill out our customer inquiry form.

Pipeline Right-of-Way: Things You Should Know

 What is a natural gas pipeline right-of-way? A strip of land over and around pipelines, where some of the property owners’ legal rights have been granted to Okaloosa Gas. To identify the presence of buried pipelines within the right-of-way, Okaloosa Gas has installed ground-level pipeline markers at intervals along the pipeline.

What requirements are included in the easement agreements? A ROW agreement between Okaloosa Gas and the present or former property owner is called an easement. ROWs and easements enable Okaloosa Gas to operate, test, inspect, repair, maintain, replace, and protect one or more pipelines on property owned by others.

Who maintains the natural gas pipeline right-of-way? Okaloosa Gas regularly inspects and maintains its natural gas pipeline right-of-ways (ROWs). This work includes foot patrols to monitor conditions, installing and maintaining markers, and clearing obstructions such as brush, trees, or unauthorized structures to ensure safety and accessibility. 

How can I help protect natural gas pipelines? Encourage your neighbors and property owners to call 811 and notify Okaloosa Gas at 850-729-4700 before building or digging near the right-of-way.