Overview
LOS ANGELES DEPT. OF WATER & POWER (ROSAMOND SS) is an operational gas distribution station in Rosamond, California. It serves the Kern County area as part of the regional natural gas infrastructure.
LOS ANGELES DEPT. OF WATER & POWER (ROSAMOND SS) is a gas distribution station located at 10310 Rosamond Blvd., Rosamond, California. The facility is part of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power's natural gas distribution network, serving the Kern County region. As a gas distribution station, it plays a key role in delivering natural gas to residential, commercial, and industrial customers. 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. Gas distribution stations like this one typically reduce pressure from transmission pipelines and meter gas for local distribution. The station is situated in the Mojave Desert region, characterized by low population density and arid climate. This gas distribution station is part of LADWP's infrastructure to supply natural gas to the Antelope Valley area. Its operational status ensures continued service to the community. The facility's location in a seismically active region necessitates adherence to stringent safety standards for earthquake resilience.
Environmental context
The facility is located in the Mojave Desert near Rosamond, an area with low population density but subject to seismic activity from the nearby San Andreas Fault. The arid climate reduces corrosion risk, but the station must comply with PHMSA regulations for earthquake-resistant design. Proximity to the community requires leak detection and emergency response protocols.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 10310 Rosamond Blvd., Rosamond, California 93560, in Kern County.
It reduces pressure from natural gas transmission pipelines and meters gas for local distribution to residential, commercial, and industrial customers in the Rosamond area.
The station is operated by the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP), a municipal utility serving Los Angeles and surrounding areas.
The facility must comply with PHMSA pipeline safety regulations under 49 CFR Part 192, which cover design, construction, operation, and maintenance of gas pipelines.
California gas facilities must adhere to strict seismic design standards to withstand earthquakes, including automatic shut-off valves and leak detection systems.
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