Overview
NORTH ALABAMA LINE AND RELATED FACILITIES COUNTYWIDE is a gas distribution station in Tanner, Limestone County, Alabama, serving the local natural gas network.
NORTH ALABAMA LINE AND RELATED FACILITIES COUNTYWIDE is a gas distribution station located in Tanner, Limestone County, Alabama, United States. The facility is part of the natural gas distribution infrastructure serving the region, ensuring reliable gas supply to residential, commercial, and industrial customers in the area. As a gas distribution station, this 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 pipeline safety. The station is part of a network that distributes natural gas from transmission pipelines to end-users, typically operating at lower pressures than transmission lines. The facility plays a key role in the local energy infrastructure, supporting the community of Tanner and surrounding areas in Limestone County. Its operational status ensures continued service to customers, contributing to the region's energy reliability and economic activity.
Environmental context
The facility is located in a rural area of Limestone County, Alabama, with proximity to agricultural lands and scattered residential developments. Natural gas distribution stations like this one are designed to minimize environmental impact through leak detection and pressure regulation. The region experiences moderate seismic activity, and the facility's design accounts for local climate conditions, including potential flooding from heavy rainfall.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Tanner, Limestone County, Alabama, United States, with coordinates 34.635000, -86.891111.
It is a gas distribution station that receives natural gas from transmission pipelines and distributes it to local customers, including homes, businesses, and industries in Limestone County.
Gas distribution stations in Alabama are typically operated by local utility companies or municipal gas systems.
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, design, construction, and operation.
A gas distribution station reduces pressure from high-pressure transmission pipelines to lower pressures suitable for local distribution, and it often includes metering, odorization, and safety systems.
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