Pipeline Safety and Information

There are two major pipelines bisecting the City of Auburn. The Olympic Pipeline is located in the northwest portion of the City and the Northwest Pipeline Corporation (Williams) is located in the southeast portion of the City. If you would like to learn more about the location of these pipelines, please see the attached map.

If you are interested in pipeline safety, the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (WUTC) Pipeline Safety program inspects natural gas and hazardous liquid pipelines operating in the state of Washington. The program also provides staff and support to the Citizens Committee on Pipeline Safety - a Governor-appointed advisory body that meets regularly to discuss, identify, review, and highlight pipeline safety issues on a state and national level. More information can be found on the WUTC website at http://www.wutc.wa.gov/pipeline.

If you are interested in more information on the pipeline operated by the Olympic Pipeline Company, you can visit their website at http://www.olympicpipeline.com.

If you are interested more information on the pipeline operated by the Williams Company, you can visit their website at: http://www.williams.com.

Doing Construction or a Backyard Project?

There are many pipelines located across the state that carry gas and petroleum products, therefore, State law requires you use the free one-call utility locate service at least two business days before you dig at: 1-800-424-5555.

Auburn residents are also encouraged to visit the US Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA)website, in particular, the public outreach program “Community Assistance and Technical Services” (CATS). The mission of the CATS Program is to advance public safety, environmental protection and pipeline reliability by facilitating clear communications among all pipeline stakeholders, including the public, the operators and government officials.

More information can be found on the PHMSA website at http://www.phmsa.dot.gov.

If you have any other questions or need assistance, please feel free to contact the City of Auburn Right of Way Manager at (253) 804-5050.