What does finding a farm tap typically indicate in a gas infrastructure?

Finding a farm tap typically indicates the presence of a high-pressure gas main in the area. Farm taps are often used to connect natural gas supply to agricultural operations, which require a reliable and significant source of gas, commonly sourced from high-pressure systems. This indicates that a robust infrastructure is in place to support the delivery of gas at higher pressures needed for larger consumption demands, such as those found in farming operations.

In contrast, low-pressure systems generally deliver gas at lower volumes suitable for residential or small commercial applications, and the infrastructure for these would not typically involve farm taps. Likewise, gas leak detection zones and residential gas service are more focused on consumer-level distribution and safety measures rather than the high-capacity delivery system that farm taps represent. Thus, the identification of a farm tap directly correlates to the presence of high-pressure gas mains, emphasizing their role in connecting major gas supplies for substantial usages.