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PG&E to Hold Town Hall Tonight About Pipeline Testing
The utility wants to answer questions from the community about water pressure tests in May.
In May, Pacific Gas & Electric Co. will conduct water pressure, or "hydrostatic," tests in Mountain View on 1.45 miles of pipeline 132a to determine the reliability of the segments.
PG&E has prioritized 132a based on similarities to Line 132, which exploded when it ruptured on Sept. 9, 2010, killing eight people.
PG&E spokesman Joe Molica said pipeline 132a runs beneath densely populated or "high consequence areas," and like pipeline 132, was installed before the state require pressure testing in 1962.
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To explain the test and answer any questions, PG&E will hold meetings in Mountain View for residents from 5:30-8:30 p.m. on both Monday and Tuesday, at , 1701 Rock St.
Spanish interpretation will be available.
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