Report: Utilities make progress fixing gas leaks | Merrimack Valley
BOSTON — The state’s aging natural gas pipelines are still riddled with thousands of potentially dangerous and damaging leaks, according to a new state report, which says utilities are making progress upgrading their infrastructure to reduce the hazards.
Massachusetts utilities reported 20,564 gas leaks in 2024, about 4,675 of which were classified as “Grade 1” leaks, meaning they should be repaired immediately, according to the latest data from the state Department of Public Utilities.
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