HOUSTONIA 200 LINE TO GV 204 Refined Product Pipeline in Boonville, Missouri

HOUSTONIA 200 LINE TO GV 204 is a refined product pipeline located at 13355 Ferry Road in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri. This operational pipeline is part of the United States' extensive network for transporting refined petroleum products, serving the region's energy infrastructure needs. The pipeline 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. As a refined product pipeline, it is designed to handle gasoline, diesel, and other petroleum derivatives, with typical safety measures including cathodic protection and regular integrity assessments. This facility plays a key role in the regional fuel supply chain, connecting production or storage facilities to distribution points. Its location near the Missouri River and agricultural areas underscores the importance of pipeline safety and environmental stewardship in transporting fuels through populated and ecologically sensitive zones.

The pipeline is situated near the Missouri River and agricultural lands in Cooper County. Proximity to waterways and populated areas necessitates robust spill prevention and response measures. The commodity transported (refined products) poses risks of groundwater contamination and soil pollution in the event of a leak. Regulatory compliance with PHMSA's integrity management programs helps mitigate these environmental risks.