Northern Natural Gas - Rose C Gas Pipeline Facility, Windom Township, Minnesota

Northern Natural Gas - Rose C is a gas pipeline facility located at 17690 610th Ave, Windom Township, Mower 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 gas pipeline safety. Typical gas pipeline facilities in Minnesota are part of a vast network transporting natural gas from production areas to distribution systems, with cathodic protection and regular inspections to ensure integrity. This facility plays a role in delivering natural gas to communities and industries in southern Minnesota. Its location in a rural township minimizes proximity to dense populations, but pipelines in the region often cross agricultural land and waterways, requiring environmental monitoring to prevent leaks and protect local ecosystems.

The facility is situated in a rural agricultural area of Mower County, Minnesota, near waterways and farmland. Gas pipelines in this region require robust cathodic protection and leak detection systems to prevent soil and water contamination. The local environment includes sensitive habitats for wildlife, and pipeline operations must comply with environmental regulations to minimize disruption.