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1Polyethylene pipe is being used in many areas to replace
our older steel service lines. In just the Mid-Tex Division
alone, Atmos Energy will replace 100,000 steel service lines
during the next two years.
2To update older cast iron and steel mains, Atmos
Energy is installing new, high-pressure lines next to
existing lines, which can then be safely and efficiently
removed or abandoned.
3In many neighborhoods, new flexible polyethylene
piping can be fitted through existing steel pipes to
modernize our natural gas delivery system. This approach
not only increases safety, but also allows us to efficiently
install new piping with minimal disruption.
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communities with the highest quality service lines. In
mature neighborhoods, we are continually replacing
legacy service lines with new, modern pipe. And, in
every community, we inspect and monitor our pipelines
and distribution lines to ensure a reliable system.
ATMOS ENERGY 2010 SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORT 7
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