SOUTH MAIN LINES AND RELATED FACILITIES COUNTYWIDE - Gas Distribution Station in Lisman, Alabama

SOUTH MAIN LINES AND RELATED FACILITIES COUNTYWIDE is a gas distribution station located in Lisman, Alabama, within Choctaw County. The facility serves the broader Sumter County area, providing natural gas distribution infrastructure to support local residential, commercial, and industrial customers. As part of the United States' extensive gas distribution network, this station plays a role in delivering natural gas from transmission pipelines to end users. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), which enforces pipeline safety regulations under 49 CFR Part 192. These regulations govern the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of gas distribution systems. The NAICS code 221210 indicates the facility is classified under natural gas distribution, a sector that typically involves medium to low-pressure networks serving localized areas. As a gas distribution station, this facility is part of the critical infrastructure that ensures reliable energy supply to communities in western Alabama. Its operational status contributes to the energy security of the region, supporting economic activities and residential heating needs. The station's location in a rural area may reduce exposure to certain risks associated with high population density, while still requiring adherence to safety standards to protect nearby communities.

The facility is situated in a rural area of western Alabama, characterized by forested landscapes and agricultural land. The region experiences a humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild winters, which can influence pipeline integrity through temperature fluctuations and precipitation. Proximity to populated areas is limited, reducing potential exposure to gas distribution hazards. However, the area is subject to occasional severe weather events such as tornadoes and thunderstorms, which could pose risks to above-ground infrastructure.