Overview
PG&E - Granite Dell Road Coulterville is an operational gas distribution station in Coulterville, California, serving the Mariposa County area under PG&E's natural gas network.
PG&E - Granite Dell Road Coulterville is a gas distribution station located at 10261 Granite Dell Road in Coulterville, California. It operates within the Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) natural gas system, serving residential and commercial customers in Mariposa County. The facility is part of the extensive gas distribution infrastructure that supports energy delivery in the region. As a gas distribution station, this facility reduces pressure from high-pressure transmission lines to lower pressures suitable for local distribution. It is subject to U.S. PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which govern the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of gas distribution systems. PG&E's network in California includes thousands of miles of distribution mains and service lines, with stations like this one ensuring safe and reliable gas delivery. The station plays a key role in the local energy grid, providing natural gas to the Coulterville community. Its location in a rural area of the Sierra Nevada foothills means it serves a dispersed population, with operational standards focused on safety and reliability. The facility contributes to PG&E's overall gas distribution capacity, which is essential for heating, cooking, and industrial uses in the region.
Environmental context
The station is situated in a rural, seismically active region of California, near the Sierra Nevada foothills. Proximity to populated areas and exposure to seismic hazards are key environmental considerations for gas distribution infrastructure. The facility operates under strict safety protocols to mitigate risks associated with earthquakes and ground movement, including pipeline integrity management and emergency response planning.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 10261 Granite Dell Road, Coulterville, California 95311, in Mariposa County.
It is a gas distribution station that reduces natural gas pressure from transmission lines to safe levels for local distribution to homes and businesses in the Coulterville 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 the U.S. are regulated by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) under DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which covers pipeline design, construction, operation, and maintenance.
PG&E follows PHMSA regulations and implements integrity management programs, leak detection, and emergency response plans to ensure safe operation, especially in seismically active areas like California.
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