STATION #3 - LEUPP CMP STN - Gas Pipeline Facility in Leupp, Arizona

STATION #3 - LEUPP CMP STN is a gas pipeline facility located in Leupp, Arizona, United States. The facility is operational and serves as part of the natural gas transmission infrastructure in the region. As a compressor station, it plays a key role in maintaining pressure and flow within the pipeline network. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs gas pipeline safety. Typical gas pipeline facilities in this region include compressor stations, metering stations, and valve sites, often serving both local distribution and interstate transmission. The environmental context includes proximity to the Navajo Nation and arid high desert terrain. Pipeline operations in such areas require careful management of cathodic protection systems to prevent corrosion, as well as monitoring for potential impacts on sensitive ecosystems and cultural resources.

The facility is located in the arid high desert of northern Arizona, near the Navajo Nation. Pipeline infrastructure in this region must address challenges such as soil erosion, limited water availability, and potential impacts on indigenous lands. Cathodic protection systems are critical to prevent corrosion in the dry, corrosive soil conditions.