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The Alliance Pipeline was built using the most

advanced design and technology available.
Our system is made of robust, high-strength,
heavy-wall steel pipe and covered with high
quality protective coating. Cathodic protection
(electrical current) is applied to protect the
pipeline against external corrosion.
Alliance follows a rigorous Integrity
Management Program that serves as the
cornerstone of our pipeline design, operating
and maintenance plans. This program helps
us manage the Alliance Pipeline system,
ensuring that we consistently operate safely
and reliably. We assess and work to minimize
risks associated with operating a high
pressure natural gas pipeline, particularly in
High Consequence Areas (HCA’s) such as
residential subdivisions, churches, schools,
STOP
The pipe is routinely inspected using
state of the art electronic tools, called
In-Line Inspection tools or “smart pigs.”
Call 811 before you dig – it’s required by law.
These tools are capable of identifying Whether you plan to do-it-yourself or hire a
small features, such as corrosion, professional, call 811 or your State One-Call
Center at least 48 hours (2 business days)
enabling us to take proactive measures
before you begin.
to make repairs at an early stage.
US One-Call System
811 - from anywhere
North Dakota One Call
www.ndonecall.com
1-800-795-0555
Minnesota Gopher State One Call
www.gopherstateonecall.org Be Aware

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playgrounds, golf courses, picnic areas and
1-800-252-1166
businesses located within 1,200 feet of the
Iowa One Call Illinois One Call Systems
pipeline. Locations along the right of way that Alliance personnel perform above-ground www.iowaonecall.com JULIE 1-800-892-0123
house people with limited mobility are also surveys by walking along the pipeline right of 1-800-292-8989 www.illinois1call.com
classified as an HCA, and are maintained in our way using equipment designed to assess the
emergency response plans. integrity of the under-ground pipe. At times
www.alliancepipeline.com
we remove the soil to visually inspect the we are safe we are reliable
We regularly inspect the entire pipeline right of
condition of exposed pipe. The presence of our
way by air and by foot, while our Gas Control
trained employees is a positive indicator that Alliance Pipeline
Center electronically monitors our entire system 6385 Old Shady Oak Rd.,
the Alliance pipeline system is being properly
around the clock, 365 days a year. Special Suite 150
maintained.
valves located along the system automatically Eden Prairie, MN 55344
Alliance Pipeline
close in an emergency and can also be For an overview of our Integrity Management Phone 952-944-3183
24-hour emergency number
Fax 952-944-9166
operated remotely by the Gas Control Center. Program, visit www.alliancepipeline.com. Toll-free 1-877-733-3183 1-800-884-8811
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 installation – could affect the integrity of our
pipeline. To minimize potential risk to your
Signs of a Natural Gas Leak
safety, always Call Before You Dig! It’s the law.
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to your home, natural gas on the
By calling 811 at least two business days prior Alliance system may not have an
to your digging activity, you will ensure the odour.
safety of you and your family, avoid expensive
repair costs and damaging underground
Alliance Pipeline utilities.
A pipeline marker does not indicate
The Alliance system transports high-energy Pipeline Marker Posts Actions to Take in the the exact location of the pipeline.
natural gas from key producing areas in
Alliance Pipeline marker posts are located at Event of a Pipeline Leak Always call before you dig.
western Canada and North Dakota to the
road crossings, fence lines, rail crossings and }} Operate phones or
Chicago market hub, delivering approximately
waterways. These markers list our company electrical devices
1.6 billion cubic feet of natural gas every day
name, the product transported and our }} Start vehicles or
– enough to meet the energy needs of more
emergency phone number. The marker posts machinery in the area
than 7 million homes and businesses each
are a warning that there is a pipeline nearby }} Come into contact with
day. Alliance Pipeline is committed to safe,
and do not indicate the exact location of the leaking substances
reliable and efficient operations. We conduct
pipeline. Always call 811 before digging. Pipeline is generally
our business in a socially and environmentally
responsible manner, while investing in the }} Extinguish/eliminate buried 3 feet
Pipeline Locations
communities where we live, work and operate. ignition sources, like underground
To reference overview maps cigarettes or machinery
Farming and Damage Prevention of pipelines in your area, }} Alert others in the
visit the National Pipeline vicinity
Unauthorized excavations around pipelines are
Mapping System online at }} Leave the area
a leading cause of pipeline incidents. A dent
www.npms.phmsa.dot. immediately on foot, in
or scrape in the pipe or its protective coating
gov. NPMS should never an upwind direction
needs to be reported immediately to Alliance
be used as a substitute for }} Call 9-1-1 and the
Pipeline. Even a small nick or scratch in the If you suspect a pipeline
calling 811 or your State Alliance Pipeline
pipe or its coating, if left unrepaired, could
One Call Center prior to any 24-hour emergency incident has occurred,
adversely affect the integrity of the pipeline.
excavation activities. number: see signs of a leak or observe
The Alliance Pipeline system was designed and 1-800-884-8811 suspicious activity, call 911 and
constructed to have minimal interference with our toll-free emergency number.
normal farming operations. Some activities –
such as sub-soiling, deep plowing or drain tile
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