Treating Site 4A CDP - Gas Pipeline Facility in Durango, Colorado

Treating Site 4A CDP is a gas pipeline facility located in Durango, Colorado, within the Southern Ute Indian Tribe area. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 486210 for pipeline transportation of natural gas. It serves as a key component in the regional natural gas transmission 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 Colorado include compressor stations, metering sites, and treating plants that condition natural gas for transport. The scale of such facilities varies, with treating sites often supporting midstream operations. This facility plays a role in delivering natural gas from production areas to downstream markets. Its location on tribal lands highlights the intersection of energy infrastructure and indigenous communities. The environmental context includes proximity to the San Juan Basin, a major natural gas producing region, and the need for cathodic protection and leak detection systems to ensure safe operation.

The facility is situated in the San Juan Basin, a significant natural gas producing region. Proximity to populated areas and waterways requires robust cathodic protection and leak detection systems. The commodity transported is natural gas, which poses risks of methane leakage and requires adherence to PHMSA safety standards.