Overview
Clean Energy - 11914 Front Street is a gas distribution station in Norwalk, California, United States. It serves the local natural gas infrastructure under PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
Clean Energy - 11914 Front Street is a gas distribution station located at 11914 Front Street in Norwalk, Los Angeles County, California. This facility is part of the United States' extensive natural gas distribution network, which delivers natural gas to residential, commercial, and industrial customers. The station operates under the regulatory oversight of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and complies with DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which sets safety standards for gas pipelines. As a gas distribution station, this facility reduces pressure from high-pressure transmission pipelines to lower pressures suitable for local distribution. The station is equipped with pressure regulation, metering, and odorization equipment to ensure safe and reliable gas delivery. In California, gas distribution stations are subject to additional state-level regulations from the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) and must adhere to seismic safety standards due to the region's earthquake risk. The Norwalk facility plays a key role in supplying natural gas to the surrounding community, supporting both residential heating and local businesses. Its location in a densely populated area of Los Angeles County necessitates robust safety measures and regular inspections to mitigate risks associated with proximity to populated areas. The station's operational status ensures continued service to the local gas grid.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in Norwalk, a suburban city within the Los Angeles metropolitan area, characterized by high population density and urban infrastructure. Proximity to populated areas increases the importance of leak detection and emergency response systems. The region faces seismic hazards from nearby fault lines, requiring gas distribution stations to incorporate earthquake-resistant design and automatic shut-off valves. Climate factors include dry conditions that elevate wildfire risk, making vegetation management around the facility critical.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 11914 Front Street in Norwalk, Los Angeles County, California, United States.
It is a gas distribution station that reduces pressure from high-pressure transmission pipelines for local distribution to homes and businesses in Norwalk.
Gas distribution stations in California must comply with federal PHMSA regulations (DOT 49 CFR Part 192) and state-level rules from the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), including seismic safety standards.
The facility employs pressure regulation, leak detection systems, and emergency shut-off valves, and undergoes regular inspections to mitigate risks in the densely populated Norwalk area.
Gas distribution stations are critical for delivering natural gas from high-pressure transmission lines to end-users, ensuring safe and reliable energy for heating, cooking, and industrial use.
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