PGE - SAN ANDREAS POLE WRAP Gas Distribution Station, San Andreas, California

PGE - SAN ANDREAS POLE WRAP is a gas distribution station located at 3612 CA-49 in San Andreas, Calaveras County, California. This facility is part of Pacific Gas and Electric Company's extensive natural gas distribution network, serving residential and commercial customers in the region. The station is operational and plays a key role in delivering natural gas to the local community. 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 system, which includes thousands of miles of pipelines and associated infrastructure. Typical gas distribution stations like this one regulate pressure and meter gas flow to end users. This facility is situated in a rural area of Calaveras County, near the Sierra Nevada foothills. The station contributes to the energy needs of San Andreas and surrounding communities, supporting residential heating, cooking, and local businesses. Its location along CA-49 provides accessibility for maintenance and emergency response, ensuring reliable gas service to the area.

The station is located in a region with moderate seismic activity due to proximity to the Sierra Nevada fault zone. Gas distribution infrastructure in California must comply with stringent seismic safety standards to mitigate earthquake risks. The facility's rural setting reduces population density exposure, but nearby wildland-urban interface areas pose wildfire risks, requiring adherence to PG&E's wildfire safety protocols.