Overview
NORTH ALABAMA LINE AND RELATED FACILITIES COUNTYWIDE is a gas distribution station in Falkville, Morgan County, Alabama, serving the local natural gas network.
NORTH ALABAMA LINE AND RELATED FACILITIES COUNTYWIDE is a gas distribution station located in Falkville, Morgan County, Alabama. It operates within the United States natural gas infrastructure, serving the local distribution network that delivers natural gas to residential, commercial, and industrial customers in the region. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and complies with 49 CFR Part 192 for gas distribution pipelines. As a gas distribution station, it manages pressure regulation and metering to ensure safe and reliable delivery to end users. The station is part of a broader network that supports energy needs in Morgan County. This facility plays a key role in the local energy supply chain, connecting transmission pipelines to community distribution systems. Its operational status ensures continued service to the Falkville area, contributing to the region's energy reliability and economic activity.
Environmental context
The facility is located in a rural area of Morgan County, Alabama, with proximity to residential and agricultural land. Gas distribution stations like this one are typically designed with safety measures to mitigate risks such as leaks or pressure failures. The local climate includes seasonal temperature variations that can affect pipeline integrity, requiring regular maintenance and monitoring.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Falkville, Morgan County, Alabama, United States, along a linear facility in the county.
It is a gas distribution station that regulates and meters natural gas for delivery to local customers in Morgan County.
Gas distribution stations in Alabama are typically operated by local utility companies or pipeline operators.
Gas distribution stations in Alabama must comply with PHMSA pipeline safety regulations under 49 CFR Part 192, as well as state-specific utility commission rules.
A gas distribution station reduces pressure from high-pressure transmission pipelines to lower pressures suitable for local delivery, and often includes metering and odorization equipment.
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