Northern Natural Gas Co - LA Gas Pipeline, Mound Prairie Township, Minnesota

Northern Natural Gas Co - LA is a gas pipeline facility located at 8481 County Road 25, Mound Prairie Township, Houston County, Minnesota, United States. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 486210 for pipeline transportation of natural gas. As part of the Northern Natural Gas system, it contributes to the regional natural gas transmission network. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and the Department of Transportation (DOT) 49 CFR Part 192, which governs the safe transportation of natural gas. The pipeline infrastructure in Minnesota is part of a extensive network that supplies natural gas to residential, commercial, and industrial customers across the Midwest. The environmental context includes proximity to agricultural areas and the Mississippi River watershed. Pipelines in this region are subject to regulations regarding cathodic protection, leak detection, and right-of-way maintenance to minimize environmental impact. The facility plays a role in ensuring reliable natural gas supply to the region.

The pipeline traverses rural and agricultural land in southeastern Minnesota, near the Mississippi River. The region's karst topography and proximity to waterways require careful monitoring for corrosion and leaks. Cathodic protection systems and regular inspections are essential to prevent soil and water contamination.