Summary
Gas pipes installed by trenchless drilling sometimes accidentally bore through sewer lines; a plumber's root-cutting snake can then puncture the gas pipe, risking a gas leak or explosion inside homes. Long Beach's inspection program has found cross-bores in fewer than 2% of properties checked, with about 25,000 parcels left to inspect over roughly ten years.
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Last discussed Aug 6, 2026.
Impact analysis
The five-year program cost was referenced at $11 million, with the next five years estimated at $20 million.
Residents whose homes are protected from potentially catastrophic gas leaks during sewer repairs.
None identified.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Utilities Commission Infrastructure Committee - Aug 6, 2026
Gas pipes installed by trenchless drilling sometimes accidentally bore through sewer lines; a plumber's root-cutting snake can then puncture the gas pipe, risking a gas leak or explosion inside homes. Long Beach's inspection program has found cross-bores in fewer than 2% of properties checked, with about 25,000 parcels left to inspect over roughly ten years.
Utilities Commission - Special Meeting - May 28, 2026
The utility is moving a 2,800-foot gas pipeline out of the way of the Port's Pier B rail project — at Port expense. Delaying could jeopardize $55 million in federal matching funds.
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