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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
City of Duluth Communications Office
411 West First Street • Duluth, Minnesota 55802 • www.duluthmn.gov
For more information, please call 218-730-5309
DATE: 6/4/2026
SUBJECT: City of Duluth Public Works and Utilities department begins summer-long natural gas projects
BY: Kelli Latuska, Public Information Officer

City of Duluth Public Works and Utilities department begins summer-long natural gas projects

 

 

 

 

[DULUTH, MN] The City of Duluth’s Public Works and Utilities department has begun three large-scale, summer-long natural gas maintenance projects across many of the city’s neighborhoods. Details of each project are outlined below. 

 

Gas Infrastructure Maintenance

The City is conducting corrosion inspections and applying protective coatings (painting) to above-ground natural gas infrastructure, including residential gas meters, in the East Hillside, Endion, Chester Park, UMD, and Kenwood neighborhoods.

Residents may notice City crews working around gas meters and other natural gas facilities. No service interruptions are anticipated. This routine maintenance helps ensure the continued safety and reliability of the City's natural gas system.

 

Natural Gas Leak Survey

The City of Duluth has begun conducting routine natural gas leak surveys in the Congdon Park, Lester Park, Lakeside, Morley Heights, Hunters Park, and Woodland neighborhoods.

Residents may notice Public Works and Utilities crews using specialized leak detection equipment along streets and around residential gas meters. Again, no service interruptions are anticipated.

These federally-required surveys help ensure the continued safety and reliability of the City's natural gas system.

 

Natural Gas Meter and Regulator Replacement Project

The City of Duluth Public Works and Utilities Department is continuing a seven-year, citywide project to replace aging residential natural gas meters and regulators. This infrastructure improvement program will enhance system reliability, safety, and long-term service performance.

Residents in project areas may receive a door notice indicating gas is shut off at meter if City crews are unable to access the gas appliances during equipment replacement. Customers receiving a notice are asked to contact the department to schedule an appointment to restore gas service. Natural gas service will be restored at no charge following the equipment replacement.

City of Duluth Public Works and Utilities appreciates resident cooperation as this important infrastructure improvement project continues throughout the community.

For questions, or to schedule an appointment, contact City of Duluth Public Works and Utilities / ComfortSystems at 218-730-4050 or use the provided QR code.

 

 

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