Overview
Public Service Company of Colorado operates a gas distribution station in Broomfield, Colorado, serving the local natural gas network. The facility is part of a regulated utility infrastructure under PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192.
Public Service Company of Colorado operates a gas distribution station located at 895 W. 136th Ave. in Broomfield, Colorado. This facility is part of the natural gas distribution network serving the Denver metropolitan area and is classified under NAICS 221210 for natural gas distribution. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs pipeline safety. As a gas distribution station, it reduces pressure and meters gas for local delivery, typical of medium-scale urban distribution infrastructure in the region. This facility plays a key role in providing reliable natural gas service to residential, commercial, and industrial customers in Broomfield and surrounding areas. Its operational status ensures continued energy supply for heating, cooking, and industrial processes, supporting the local economy and community needs.
Environmental context
The facility is located in an urban-suburban area near residential and commercial zones, which requires adherence to strict safety and environmental regulations. Proximity to populated areas necessitates robust leak detection and emergency response protocols. The region's climate, with cold winters, increases demand for natural gas heating, placing importance on system reliability and infrastructure integrity.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at 895 W. 136th Ave., Broomfield, Colorado 80023, United States.
It distributes natural gas from high-pressure transmission lines to local distribution networks, reducing pressure and metering gas for residential, commercial, and industrial customers.
Gas distribution stations are regulated by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) under DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which sets safety standards for pipeline design, construction, operation, and maintenance.
The NAICS code for natural gas distribution is 221210, which covers establishments primarily engaged in operating gas distribution systems.
The company follows PHMSA regulations including regular inspections, leak detection programs, emergency response plans, and adherence to pipeline integrity management standards.
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