Overview
SCOTTSBORO WATER, SEWER AND GAS BOARD is an operational gas distribution station in Scottsboro, Alabama, serving the local community under US PHMSA regulations.
SCOTTSBORO WATER, SEWER AND GAS BOARD is a gas distribution station located in Scottsboro, Alabama, United States. It operates within the natural gas distribution sector, providing gas to residential, commercial, and industrial customers in the area. The facility is classified under NAICS code 221210, which covers natural gas distribution. As a gas distribution station, this facility is subject to US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which govern the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of gas pipelines. The station likely includes pressure regulation, metering, and odorization equipment to ensure safe delivery of natural gas to end users. In Alabama, gas distribution systems are typically part of a larger network connected to interstate transmission pipelines. The facility plays a key role in the local energy infrastructure, supporting the Scottsboro community with reliable natural gas service. Its operational status ensures continued energy supply for heating, cooking, and industrial processes. The station's location in northeastern Alabama places it within a region that experiences moderate seismic and climate hazards, which are managed through standard industry practices.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in Scottsboro, Alabama, near the Tennessee River and within a region prone to occasional tornadoes and severe storms. As a gas distribution station, it manages natural gas at lower pressures than transmission lines, reducing but not eliminating risk. Proximity to populated areas requires adherence to safety regulations and emergency response plans. The local environment includes mixed residential and industrial zones, with the facility designed to minimize fugitive emissions through regular maintenance and leak detection programs.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Scottsboro, Alabama, United States, at coordinates 34.673518, -86.031171.
It is a gas distribution station that delivers natural gas to residential, commercial, and industrial customers in the Scottsboro area.
Gas distribution stations in the US are regulated by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) under DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which covers pipeline safety, design, construction, operation, and maintenance.
The facility follows PHMSA regulations, including regular leak detection, pressure monitoring, and emergency response procedures to minimize risks associated with natural gas distribution.
Gas distribution stations reduce pressure from transmission pipelines and deliver natural gas to local networks, ensuring a reliable supply for heating, cooking, and industrial use in communities.
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