Pipelines in Washington may include large-diameter lines carrying energy products to population centers, as well as small-diameter lines that may deliver natural gas to businesses and households in your neighborhood. The energy products carried in pipelines fuel our lives and our livelihoods. They heat our homes and schools, power our industrial base and enable our daily commutes.
Pipelines are by far the safest method for transporting energy products. However, when pipeline incidents occur they can present significant risks to the public and the environment. That's why we encourage everyone in Washington to learn about pipelines and the products they carry, as well as a few simple steps you can take to help us ensure pipeline safety in your community.
Washington pipeline profile: incident and mileage data
To see Washington pipeline incident and mileage data click here. More...
Call Before You Dig!
Remember, before you dig or excavate, you are required by law to contact your local One-Call center and request to have underground facilities located. The call is free and there is no cost to you for the service. To contact your One-Call center dial 811, or click here for the Dig Safely Directory of toll free One-Call phone numbers. More...
Who operates the pipelines in your area?
OPS and the National Pipeline Mapping System enable you to find out simply by entering your ZIP Code into a search field. More...
Pipeline News in Washington
You can do a keyword search for pipeline news in Washington at these newspapers:
Northwest Region Common Ground Alliance
NWCGA works with utilities, construction and excavation companies, local governments, industry groups and the general public to promote damage prevention best practices in Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana. More...
Who regulates pipelines in Washington?
OPS and the state of Washington share regulatory responsibilities through a cooperative agreement. Washington regulatory fact sheet More...
Your OPS point-of-contact
Do you need a contact within OPS, or a speaker for your next community council meeting? Have questions about pipeline inspections or a pipeline’s proximity to a wetland? OPS Community Assistance & Technical Services managers are standing by to assist. CATS
Washington web site
To see the official website for the state of Washington click here. More...
Pipeline safety advocates
The Pipeline Safety Trust is a new organization based in Bellingham, Washington that promotes increased awareness of pipelines and critical public safety concerns. Pipeline Safety Trust More...
The role of the states in pipeline safety
OPS is authorized to delegate to the states all or part of the responsibility for regulation of intrastate pipelines. The National Association of Pipeline Safety Representatives (NAPSR) is an organization of state pipeline safety managers responsible for administration of their states' pipeline safety programs. Learn more. More...