American gas utilities operate networks with millions of miles of pipelines, requiring constant monitoring of pressure, flow, and levels to ensure safety and reliability. Real-time alerts and system-wide visibility supported by modern communications systems are essential for optimizing gas utility operations, detecting leaks early, providing safety, and improving efficiency. While utilities make every effort to maintain safety and prolong system longevity with signage and markers indicating buried infrastructure, when leaks or breaches arise, a rapid response is essential. Minimizing follow-up service visits, reducing inspection costs, and enabling safe, efficient meter assessments and repairs are key to optimizing gas operations.