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MID AMERICA PIPELINE COMPANY - Refined Product Pipeline in Birmingham, Iowa

BIRMINGHAM, Iowa, United States

Overview

MID AMERICA PIPELINE COMPANY is a refined product pipeline facility in Birmingham, Iowa, United States. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 195 regulations.

MID AMERICA PIPELINE COMPANY is a refined product pipeline facility located at 2751 Highway 1 in Birmingham, Van Buren County, Iowa, United States. The pipeline is operational and classified under NAICS code 486910 for pipeline transportation of refined petroleum products. The facility operates under the regulatory oversight of the US 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 part of a network that transports gasoline, diesel, and other petroleum products across the Midwest. The pipeline plays a key role in the regional fuel supply chain, connecting refineries and distribution terminals to markets in Iowa and surrounding states. Its location in rural Iowa minimizes proximity to densely populated areas, though it may cross agricultural land and waterways, requiring environmental monitoring and spill prevention measures.

Environmental context

The pipeline traverses rural farmland in southeastern Iowa, near the Des Moines River watershed. Spill prevention and cathodic protection systems are critical to mitigate corrosion risks and protect local water resources. The facility's location away from major urban centers reduces population exposure, but agricultural runoff and soil contamination remain considerations for pipeline integrity management.

Frequently asked questions

MID AMERICA PIPELINE COMPANY is located at 2751 Highway 1, Birmingham, Van Buren County, Iowa, United States.

It is a refined product pipeline, transporting petroleum products such as gasoline and diesel under US DOT 49 CFR Part 195 regulations.

The pipeline is regulated by the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) under federal safety standards for hazardous liquid pipelines.

Safety measures include cathodic protection to prevent corrosion, regular inspections, leak detection systems, and compliance with PHMSA integrity management programs.

It connects refineries and terminals to markets in the Midwest, ensuring reliable delivery of refined petroleum products to Iowa and surrounding states.

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