Overview
Harbison Walker Lateral Hydrotest is a refined product pipeline facility in Vandalia, Missouri, United States. It operates under PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 195 regulations for hazardous liquid pipelines.
Harbison Walker Lateral Hydrotest is a refined product pipeline facility located in Vandalia, Audrain County, Missouri, United States. The facility is operational and serves as a component of the nation's refined product transportation infrastructure, handling commodities such as gasoline, diesel, or jet fuel. As a lateral pipeline, it connects major trunk lines to local distribution or storage terminals. The facility operates under the regulatory oversight of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and complies with DOT 49 CFR Part 195, which governs the safe transportation of hazardous liquids. This pipeline plays a key role in supplying refined petroleum products to central Missouri, supporting local transportation and industrial needs. Its location near Vandalia, a small town in a rural agricultural area, underscores the importance of pipeline infrastructure in connecting refining centers with inland markets. The facility's operational status ensures continued fuel supply reliability for the region.
Environmental context
The pipeline traverses rural agricultural land in Audrain County, with proximity to the Salt River watershed. Spill risks associated with refined products could impact local waterways and groundwater. Pipeline age and cathodic protection effectiveness are critical factors in preventing corrosion-related leaks. The facility's location away from densely populated areas reduces immediate public safety risks, but agricultural soil and water resources require vigilant monitoring.
Frequently asked questions
Harbison Walker Lateral Hydrotest is located at Coachlane and N Gaslight Road in Vandalia, Audrain County, Missouri, United States.
It is a refined product pipeline, designed to transport hazardous liquids such as gasoline, diesel, or jet fuel from refineries to distribution terminals.
Refined product pipelines in the US are regulated by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) under DOT 49 CFR Part 195, which sets standards for design, construction, operation, and emergency response.
A hydrotest involves pressurizing a pipeline with water to verify its structural integrity and identify leaks before it is placed into service or after maintenance.
As a lateral pipeline, it connects major trunk lines to local storage or distribution facilities, ensuring reliable delivery of refined products to central Missouri markets.
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