Risk: Low Gas Distribution Station Operational

CALDWELL'S MINI MART Gas Distribution Station, Maxwell, California

MAXWELL, California, United States

Overview

CALDWELL'S MINI MART is a gas distribution station in Maxwell, California, serving the local community. It operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192.

CALDWELL'S MINI MART is a gas distribution station located at 142 HWY 99 in Maxwell, Colusa County, California. This facility is part of the United States' extensive natural gas distribution network, providing gas supply to residential and commercial customers in the area. The station is operational and plays a key role in local energy infrastructure. As a gas distribution station, this facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and complies with DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs the safe operation of gas pipelines. The station is classified under NAICS code 221210 for natural gas distribution. Typical gas distribution stations in California are designed to reduce pressure and meter gas flow for local delivery. The station serves the Maxwell community, contributing to the reliability of natural gas supply in the region. Its location along Highway 99 provides accessibility for maintenance and emergency response. The facility supports the energy needs of the area, including residential heating and commercial operations.

Environmental context

The station is situated in a rural area of Colusa County, California, which is characterized by agricultural land and a low population density. Proximity to populated areas is limited, reducing potential exposure risks. The region is subject to seismic activity, and the facility is likely designed to withstand earthquakes in compliance with California building codes. Climate hazards such as wildfires may pose risks, but standard mitigation measures are expected.

Frequently asked questions

CALDWELL'S MINI MART is located at 142 HWY 99, Maxwell, California 95955, in Colusa County, United States.

CALDWELL'S MINI MART is a gas distribution station that reduces pressure and meters natural gas for local delivery to residential and commercial customers in the Maxwell area.

Gas distribution stations in California must comply with US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations under DOT 49 CFR Part 192, as well as state-specific seismic safety standards and California Public Utilities Commission rules.

A gas distribution station operates at lower pressures and delivers gas to end-users, while transmission pipelines transport gas at high pressure over long distances. Distribution stations include pressure regulation and metering equipment.

Gas distribution stations vary in capacity based on local demand. Typical stations serving small communities may handle up to a few million standard cubic feet per day (MMscfd).

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