Overall Results for: Pipeline Safety
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1) What is the main reason you have an interest in pipeline safety?
Percentage | Responses | |||||
There is a pipeline on my property or someone’s property I care about | ![]() |
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10.6 | ![]() |
26 |
There is a pipeline proposed in my area | ![]() |
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24.5 | ![]() |
67 |
I work for the pipeline industry | ![]() |
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20.9 | ![]() |
57 |
I have been affected by a pipeline accident or leak | ![]() |
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2.9 | ![]() |
8 |
I help regulate some aspect of pipelines | ![]() |
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16.8 | ![]() |
46 |
There is a pipeline near where I or someone I care about lives or works | ![]() |
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11.0 | ![]() |
30 |
I have read about pipeline accidents | ![]() |
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2.9 | ![]() |
8 |
Other | ![]() |
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10.3 | ![]() |
28 |
Total Responses: | 273 |
2) Do you believe that pipelines are safer than other methods (tanker trucks, trains, barges, ocean going tankers) of transporting fuels?
Percentage | Responses | |||||
Yes | ![]() |
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67.8 | ![]() |
185 |
No | ![]() |
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12.1 | ![]() |
33 |
I don’t know enough to say | ![]() |
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14.3 | ![]() |
39 |
Other | ![]() |
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5.9 | ![]() |
16 |
Total Responses: | 273 |
3) What effect do you believe a transmission pipeline on your property could have on your property’s value?
Percentage | Responses | |||||
Increase Value | ![]() |
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0 | ![]() |
0 |
Decrease Value | ![]() |
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73.6 | ![]() |
201 |
No effect on Value | ![]() |
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15.8 | ![]() |
43 |
Other | ![]() |
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10.6 | ![]() |
29 |
Total Responses: | 263 |
4) Please rank the following reasons for pipeline safety programs, regulations, and maintenance
1
Least Important |
2 | 3 | 4 | 5
Most Important |
Responses | Average
Score |
|
Ensure our pipeline system delivers the needed products without costly economic disruptions | 36
(13.33%) |
39
(14.44%) |
54
(20.00%) |
72
(26.67%) |
69
(25.56%) |
270 | 3.37 / 5
(67.40%) |
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Protect property values by reducing noises, vibrations, or visual impacts of pipelines and pump stations | 46
(16.97%) |
37
(13.65%) |
55
(20.30%) |
59
(21.77%) |
74
(27.31%) |
271 | 3.29 / 5
(65.80%) |
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Protect people from death, injuries, and long term health effects from leaks, explosions, ruptures, and fires | 4
(1.48%) |
1
(0.37%) |
7
(2.59%) |
8
(2.96%) |
250
(92.59%) |
270 | 4.85 / 5
(97.00%) |
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Protect natural resources (fish, wildlife, drinking water, forests, etc) from leaks, releases and disturbances | 3
(1.11%) |
11
(4.06%) |
37
(13.65%) |
84
(31.00%) |
136
(50.18%) |
271 | 4.25 / 5
(85.00%) |
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Protect private and public property from damage from pipeline failures or maintenance activities | 4
(1.48%) |
16
(5.9%) |
39
(14.39%) |
79
(29.15%) |
133
(49.08%) |
271 | 4.18 / 5
(83.60%) |
3.99 / 5
(79.76%) |
5) Which of the following do you think is the major cause of transmission pipeline ruptures and leaks?
Percentage | Responses | |||||
The age of the pipeline | ![]() |
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7.7 | ![]() |
20 |
Someone (homeowner, contractor, excavator, landscaper, etc) accidentally damaging the pipeline by digging | ![]() |
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48.0 | ![]() |
130 |
Mistake in the operation of the pipeline | ![]() |
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1.8 | ![]() |
5 |
Not maintaining the pipeline adequately | ![]() |
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28.0 | ![]() |
76 |
Faulty pipe or equipment installed | ![]() |
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6.8 | ![]() |
17 |
Terrorism | ![]() |
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0.0 | ![]() |
0 |
Other | ![]() |
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8.1 | ![]() |
22 |
Total Responses: | 271 |
6) If a pipeline company wanted to provide you and your community with important information regarding their pipeline, such as where the pipeline is, what it carries, how to recognize a leak, or what to do in an emergency, what do you think would be the best way to get that information to people?
Percentage | Responses | |||||
Send it in the mail | ![]() |
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28.0 | ![]() |
111 |
Get the local paper to write a story about pipelines | ![]() |
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12.4 | ![]() |
49 |
Send someone door to door to talk with people | ![]() |
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13.1 | ![]() |
52 |
Hang an information packet on my door | ![]() |
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12.4 | ![]() |
49 |
Invite me to a community meeting about it | ![]() |
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18.2 | ![]() |
72 |
Use catchy radio or TV ads | ![]() |
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8.8 | ![]() |
35 |
Other | ![]() |
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7.1 | ![]() |
28 |
Total Responses: | 396 |
7) If workers for a utility company (water, telephone, gas pipeline, etc) that owned an easement or right-of-way on your property had to come on your property to work on their utility how would you like to be notified that they were coming?
1
would not like |
2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6
Most preferred method |
Responses | Average
Score |
|
Letter in the mail | 25
(10.20%) |
25
(10.20%) |
40
(16.33%) |
43
(17.55%) |
44
(17.96%) |
68
(27.76%) |
245 | 4.06 / 6
(67.67%) |
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Call on the phone and leave a message | 48
(20.25%) |
29
(12.24%) |
35
(14.77%) |
39
(16.46%) |
50
(21.10%) |
36
(15.19%) |
237 | 3.51 / 6
(58.50%) |
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Call on the phone until they talk to me personally | 28
(11.48%) |
21
(8.61%) |
25
(10.25%) |
36
(14.75%) |
52
(21.31%) |
82
(33.61%) |
244 | 4.27 / 6
(71.17%) |
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Send me an email | 57
(24.15%) |
36
(15.25%) |
39
(16.53%) |
34
(14.41%) |
33
(13.98%) |
37
(15.68%) |
236 | 3.26 / 6
(54.33%) |
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Come to my door and talk to me personally | 27
(10.89%) |
20
(8.06%) |
25
(10.08%) |
22
(8.87%) |
34
(13.71%) |
120
(48.39%) |
248 | 4.52 / 6
(75.33%) |
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Leave a notice on my door | 52
(21.58%) |
34
(14.11%) |
33
(13.69%) |
42
(17.43%) |
52
(21.58%) |
28
(11.62%) |
241 | 3.38 / 6
(56.33%) |
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No notice required – Just do the work | 173
(78.28%) |
12
(5.43%) |
13
(5.88%) |
10
(4.52%) |
6
(2.71%) |
7
(3.17%) |
221 | 1.57 / 6
(26.17%) |
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25
(73.53%) |
3
(8.82%) |
0
(0.00%) |
2
(5.88%) |
1
(2.94%) |
3
(8.82%) |
34 | 1.82 / 6
(30.33%) |
|
3.51 / 6
(58.44%) |
8) If you attended a town meeting in your area to hear about the safety of a local pipeline, or a proposed pipeline project, how much would you trust the information if it was provided by the following people?
1
would not trust |
2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6
Trust totally |
Responses | Average
Score |
|
Federal, State, or Provincial Pipeline
Regulator |
29
(10.78%) |
24
(8.92%) |
52
(19.33%) |
51
(18.96%) |
77
(28.62%) |
36
(13.38%) |
269 | 3.86 / 6
(64.33%) |
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Pipeline Company Employee | 65
(24.16%) |
38
(14.13%) |
37
(13.75%) |
57
(21.19%) |
50
(18.59%) |
22
(8.18%) |
269 | 3.20 / 6
(53.33%) |
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Technical consultant hired by the local government | 31
(11.61%) |
32
(11.99%) |
59
(22.10%) |
61
(22.85%) |
63
(23.60%) |
21
(7.87%) |
267 | 3.58 / 6
(59.67%) |
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Non-profit Pipeline Safety Advocate | 14
(5.20%) |
15
(5.58%) |
26
(9.67%) |
60
(22.30%) |
96
(35.69%) |
58
(21.56%) |
269 | 4.42 / 6
(73.67%) |
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Local Fire Chief or Emergency Responder | 10
(3.75%) |
16
(5.99%) |
41
(15.36%) |
51
(19.10%) |
99
(37.08%) |
50
(18.73%) |
267 | 4.36 / 6
(72.67%) |
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Environmental / Community Group | 30
(11.32%) |
43
(16.23%) |
53
(20.00%) |
56
(21.13%) |
54
(20.38%) |
29
(10.94%) |
265 | 3.56 / 6
(59.33%) |
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A group made up of a mix of the above | 9
(3.41%) |
12
(4.55%) |
34
(12.88%) |
55
(20.83%) |
87
(32.95%) |
67
(25.38%) |
264 | 4.52 / 6
(75.33%) |
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3.93 / 6 (65.46%) |
9) I would feel comfortable living next to a large transmission pipeline
Percentage | Responses | |||||
True | ![]() |
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31.0 | ![]() |
83 |
False | ![]() |
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69.0 | ![]() |
185 |
Total Responses: | 268 |
10) How close to a high pressure natural gas transmission pipeline would you feel comfortable living?
Percentage | Responses | |||||
At least 50 feet away | ![]() |
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8.1 | ![]() |
22 |
At least 1500 feet away | ![]() |
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39.9 | ![]() |
109 |
I don’t know enough about pipelines to answer | ![]() |
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12.5 | ![]() |
34 |
Other | ![]() |
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39.6 | ![]() |
108 |
Total Responses: | 273 |
11) How close to a large diameter high pressure liquid (oil, gasoline, jet fuel) pipeline would you feel comfortable living?
Percentage | Responses | |||||
At least 50 feet away | ![]() |
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5.9 | ![]() |
16 |
At least 1500 feet away | ![]() |
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38.5 | ![]() |
105 |
I don’t know enough about pipelines to answer | ![]() |
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12.5 | ![]() |
34 |
Other | ![]() |
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43.2 | ![]() |
118 |
Total Responses: | 273 |
12) Would any of the following items effect your comfort level of living near or purchasing property near a high pressure natural gas transmission pipeline? (choose all that apply)
Percentage | Responses | |||||
I don’t know enough about pipelines to answer | ![]() |
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5.5 | ![]() |
32 |
The size and operating pressure of the pipeline | ![]() |
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31.6 | ![]() |
185 |
Who is operating the pipeline | ![]() |
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21.1 | ![]() |
135 |
The terrain and surrounding structures | ![]() |
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20.3 | ![]() |
119 |
What my house is made of and its orientation to the pipeline | ![]() |
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12.3 | ![]() |
72 |
Other | ![]() |
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7.2 | ![]() |
42 |
Total Responses: | 585 |
13) Would any of the following items effect your comfort level of living near or purchasing property near a high pressure liquid (oil, gasoline, jet fuel) pipeline? (choose all that apply)
Percentage | Responses | |||||
I don’t know enough about pipelines to answer | ![]() |
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5.1 | ![]() |
30 |
The size and operating pressure of the pipeline | ![]() |
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31.0 | ![]() |
183 |
Who is operating the pipeline | ![]() |
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23.7 | ![]() |
140 |
The terrain and surrounding structures | ![]() |
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21.7 | ![]() |
128 |
What my house is made of and its orientation to the pipeline | ![]() |
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11.7 | ![]() |
69 |
Other | ![]() |
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6.8 | ![]() |
40 |
Total Responses: | 590 |
14) Please rate the importance of the following pipeline safety improvement options
1
Least important |
2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7
Most important |
Responses | Average Score |
|
Better and more frequent government
inspections |
9
(3.40%) |
8
(3.02%) |
24
(9.06%) |
35
(13.21%) |
41
(15.47%) |
60
(22.64%) |
88
(33.21%) |
265 | 5.35 / 7
(76.43%) |
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Getting states and provinces to enforce the
“call before you dig” laws |
1
(0.38%) |
6
(2.26%) |
5
(1.88%) |
12
(4.51%) |
32
(12.03%) |
63
(23.68%) |
147
(55.26%) |
266 | 6.18 / 7
(88.29%) |
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Stricter pipeline safety regulations | 7
(2.66%) |
11
(4.18%) |
22
(8.37%) |
33
(12.55%) |
36
(13.69%) |
43
(16.35%) |
111
(42.21%) |
263 | 5.48 / 7
(78.29%) |
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Making information about specific pipelines
available to the public |
7
(2.65%) |
21
(7.95%) |
24
(9.09%) |
36
(13.64%) |
44
(16.67%) |
53
(20.08%) |
79
(29.92%) |
264 | 5.14 / 7
(73.43%) |
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Increasing fines for pipeline failures | 16
(6.02%) |
16
(6.02%) |
22
(8.27%) |
34
(12.78%) |
33
(12.41%) |
41
(15.41%) |
104
(39.10%) |
266 | 5.22 / 7
(74.57%) |
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Better pipeline assessments and
maintenance by pipeline companies |
3
(1.13%) |
2
(0.75%) |
9
(3.38%) |
13
(4.89%) |
32
(12.03%) |
52
(19.55%) |
155
(58.27%) |
266 | 6.18 / 7
(88.29%) |
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5.59 / 7 (79.89%) |
15) Please answer this question only if you have a pipeline on or near your property. Which of the following pipeline right-of-way activities have you ever found annoying?
Percentage | Responses | |||||
The Pipeline company mowing the right-of-way | ![]() |
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3.0 | ![]() |
4 |
The pipeline company clearing and side trimming trees and brush along the right-of-way | ![]() |
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8.9 | ![]() |
12 |
Noise from the pipeline company patrolling the right-of-way in an airplane | ![]() |
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5.2 | ![]() |
7 |
The pipeline company putting signs along the right-of-way | ![]() |
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6.7 | ![]() |
9 |
Pipeline workers working along the right-of-way | ![]() |
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7.4 | ![]() |
10 |
People using the right-of-way for riding motorcycles, ATVs, horses, bicycles, etc | ![]() |
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29.6 | ![]() |
40 |
Pipeline workers using equipment on the right-of-way without advance notification | ![]() |
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23.0 | ![]() |
31 |
Other | ![]() |
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16.3 | ![]() |
22 |
Total Responses: | 135 |