What does a natural gas leak smell like?
Natural gas has no odor, and is colorless. Certain chemicals are put in it to alert people that there is a leak. It is an unmistakable odor. To me, it smells like dill pickle juice. If you even SUSPECT a natural gas leak, call the local gas supplier utility immediately so they can do a thorough inspection. You don’t want to be overwhelmed by gas fumes, and there is risk of explosion under certain conditions, such as the presence of spark or flame. PAMELA J.
