Will I ignite an explosion if I use my cell phone near a leak?

This scenario is not impossible, but it is very unlikely.  You would have to be close enough to the leak in an environment that has the exact mixture of flammable vapors and air required for ignition, and even then, the chance of the phone as an ignition source is small. The many benefits from calling in an emergency or receiving emergency notifications far outweigh the small risk of a spark.

As a reminder, if you smell or hear gas outside that you think may come from a leak, please walk away before calling 911.

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1. Why hasn't Upper Uwchlan Township stopped Sunoco from converting Mariner East 1 or from building Mariner East 2 in our community?
2. What is the evacuation plan if there is a pipeline accident?
3. When will our emergency responders receive training about NGL pipelines?
4. Will I ignite an explosion if I use my cell phone near a leak?
5. How would I know I was near a leak of natural gas liquids since they are colorless and odorless?