Overview
LOS ANGELES DEPT. OF WATER & POWER (DS-46) is a gas distribution station located at 10295 WILSHIRE BLVD., Los Angeles, California. It serves the Los Angeles area under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations.
LOS ANGELES DEPT. OF WATER & POWER (DS-46) is a gas distribution station situated at 10295 WILSHIRE BLVD. in Los Angeles, California. This facility is part of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power's gas infrastructure network, providing natural gas distribution services to the region. The station operates under the jurisdiction of US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, ensuring compliance with federal safety standards. The facility is classified under NAICS code 221210 (Natural Gas Distribution). As a gas distribution station, it plays a critical role in the local gas grid by regulating pressure and metering gas flow to end-users. The station's operational status is active, and it is located in a densely populated urban area, which requires robust safety measures and regular maintenance. This facility contributes to the energy supply for residential, commercial, and industrial customers in Los Angeles. Its location on Wilshire Boulevard places it in a high-traffic commercial corridor, emphasizing the importance of reliable gas distribution for the local economy. The station's integration into the broader gas network supports energy security and grid stability in Southern California.
Environmental context
The facility is located in a densely populated urban area of Los Angeles, which presents specific environmental considerations for gas distribution infrastructure. Proximity to residential and commercial buildings necessitates stringent leak detection and emergency response protocols. The region's seismic activity also requires infrastructure designed to withstand earthquakes, in line with California's building codes and PHMSA guidelines.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 10295 WILSHIRE BLVD., Los Angeles, California 90024, United States.
It is a gas distribution station that regulates and meters natural gas flow to residential, commercial, and industrial customers in the Los Angeles area.
The facility 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 US are regulated by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) under DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which covers pipeline safety, design, construction, and operation.
California's seismic activity requires gas distribution stations to be designed and maintained to withstand earthquakes, including flexible connections and automatic shut-off valves, in compliance with state and federal safety standards.
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