The People Behind the Pipes Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:32:24 -0400 en-us © 2026 The People Behind the Pipes yes Pittsburgh, PA, USA e9bdf4e5-6875-5788-bd33-ad079801d8df Peoples Natural Gas episodic false Natural gas knowledge and information from one of America's top regulated utilities, Peoples Natural Gas. Pennsylvania's largest gas utility serving more than 700,000 customers in 18 counties, Peoples has delivered safe, reliable and affordable gas since 1885. Learn from company leaders about the latest safety, affordability, and innovation developments at Peoples and throughout the gas utility industry. 

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) natural gas; utilities; gas; Pittsburgh; gas utility; energy; Peoples Natural Gas https://storage.buzzsprout.com/9lie6wwwsyf4gb4snf3ze64938jv?.jpg The People Behind the Pipes 1) Before You Start A Project: Safe Digging And 811 1) Before You Start A Project: Safe Digging And 811 Learn how to plan outdoor projects safely by understanding 811, utility markings, and safe digging practices.

In this episode, Peoples explains how safe digging works, what happens when customers call 811, and how to interpret utility markings before starting outdoor work. We sit down with Marcus Petrisek of our Damage Prevention team. Marcus is one of the People Behind the Pipes responsible for locating the company's 15,000 miles of gas pipelines, helping project owners of all sizes excavate safely and protect the underground infrastructure that provides safe, reliable natural gas to millions of people throughout Western Pennsylvania. 

Peoples Natural provides safe, reliable utility service to more than 700,000 homes and businesses throughout Western Pennsylvania. By providing essential, cost-effective energy while reducing emissions and investing in the communities it serves, Peoples shows its commitment to customers, employees, and the environment. 

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]]> Learn how to plan outdoor projects safely by understanding 811, utility markings, and safe digging practices.

In this episode, Peoples explains how safe digging works, what happens when customers call 811, and how to interpret utility markings before starting outdoor work. We sit down with Marcus Petrisek of our Damage Prevention team. Marcus is one of the People Behind the Pipes responsible for locating the company's 15,000 miles of gas pipelines, helping project owners of all sizes excavate safely and protect the underground infrastructure that provides safe, reliable natural gas to millions of people throughout Western Pennsylvania. 

Peoples Natural provides safe, reliable utility service to more than 700,000 homes and businesses throughout Western Pennsylvania. By providing essential, cost-effective energy while reducing emissions and investing in the communities it serves, Peoples shows its commitment to customers, employees, and the environment. 

Follow Peoples:

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