Overview
PG&E - 35261997 NORTH HIGHLANDS is a gas distribution station in North Highlands, California, serving the Sacramento area. It is operated by Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) and is part of the regional natural gas network.
PG&E - 35261997 NORTH HIGHLANDS is a gas distribution station located at 6305 32nd Street in North Highlands, California, within Sacramento County. This facility is part of Pacific Gas and Electric Company's extensive natural gas distribution system, which serves millions of customers across Northern and Central California. The station plays a key role in delivering natural gas to residential, commercial, and industrial users in the North Highlands area. As a gas distribution station, this facility operates under the regulatory oversight of the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) and adheres to federal pipeline safety regulations under 49 CFR Part 192. The station is part of PG&E's gas distribution network, which includes thousands of miles of pipelines and associated infrastructure. Typical gas distribution stations like this one regulate pressure and meter gas flow from transmission lines to local distribution networks. The North Highlands station is situated in a suburban area near Sacramento, with proximity to residential neighborhoods and commercial zones. Its operational status ensures reliable gas supply to the local community. PG&E's gas infrastructure is subject to rigorous safety standards, including leak detection and pipeline integrity management programs, to mitigate risks associated with urban gas distribution.
Environmental context
The North Highlands gas distribution station is located in a suburban area of Sacramento County, with nearby residential and commercial developments. The facility's operations are subject to environmental regulations aimed at minimizing methane leaks and other emissions. California's stringent air quality standards and PG&E's pipeline safety programs help mitigate potential environmental impacts. The station's location in a seismically active region necessitates adherence to earthquake-resistant design and emergency response protocols.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 6305 32nd Street in North Highlands, California, within Sacramento County.
It is a gas distribution station that regulates and meters natural gas flow from transmission pipelines to local distribution networks serving residential, commercial, and industrial customers in the North Highlands area.
The station is operated by Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), a major utility serving Northern and Central California.
Gas distribution stations in California are regulated by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) and must comply with federal pipeline safety regulations under 49 CFR Part 192, including standards for pressure control, leak detection, and integrity management.
Gas distribution stations reduce pressure from high-pressure transmission pipelines to lower pressures suitable for local distribution, and they measure gas flow for billing and system monitoring.
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