Overview
LADWP Distribution Station 18 is a gas distribution station in Los Angeles, California, operated by the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power. It serves the local natural gas grid.
LADWP Distribution Station 18 is a gas distribution station located at 3316 W 60th Street in Los Angeles, California. It is part of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power's natural gas distribution network, which serves millions of customers in the region. The station plays a key role in regulating and distributing natural gas to residential, commercial, and industrial users in the area. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and complies with 49 CFR Part 192 for gas pipeline safety. As a distribution station, it reduces pressure from transmission pipelines and meters gas flow to local distribution systems. The station's NAICS code 221210 indicates it is classified under natural gas distribution. Located in a densely populated urban area of Los Angeles, the station is subject to stringent safety and environmental regulations. Its proximity to residential neighborhoods necessitates robust leak detection and emergency response protocols. The station contributes to the reliability of natural gas supply in the region, supporting heating, cooking, and industrial processes for thousands of customers.
Environmental context
The station is situated in a densely populated urban area of Los Angeles, where proximity to residential and commercial buildings requires careful management of gas leaks and pressure control. The region is subject to seismic activity, which poses a risk to gas infrastructure. The facility operates under PHMSA regulations that mandate integrity management programs to mitigate such risks. Local air quality regulations also influence operational practices to minimize emissions.
Frequently asked questions
LADWP Distribution Station 18 is located at 3316 W 60th Street, Los Angeles, California 90043, USA.
It is a natural gas distribution station that reduces pressure from high-pressure transmission pipelines and meters gas flow to local distribution systems serving residential, commercial, and industrial customers in Los Angeles.
The station is operated by the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP), a municipal utility serving the city of Los Angeles.
Gas distribution stations in the U.S. are regulated by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) under 49 CFR Part 192, which covers pipeline safety, integrity management, and operator qualifications.
Safety measures include pressure regulation, overpressure protection, leak detection systems, regular inspections, and emergency shutdown procedures, all mandated by PHMSA regulations.
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