90 Water Street Fuel Terminal, Norwalk, Connecticut | US Fuel Infrastructure

90 Water Street is a fuel terminal located at 90 Water St in Norwalk, Connecticut, within Fairfield County. The facility is operational and plays a role in the regional fuel supply chain, serving the Norwalk area and surrounding communities. As a fuel terminal, it handles the storage and distribution of petroleum products, contributing to the energy needs of the region. The facility operates under U.S. environmental regulations, including EPA Underground Storage Tank (UST) requirements and Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rules. These frameworks mandate secondary containment, leak detection, and spill response planning to mitigate environmental risks. In Connecticut, fuel terminals are also subject to state-level oversight from the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP). The terminal's location on Water Street near the Norwalk River and Long Island Sound places it in a sensitive coastal environment. Its operations are significant for local fuel supply, supporting transportation, heating, and industrial activities in Fairfield County. The facility's proximity to residential and commercial areas underscores the importance of robust safety and environmental management practices.

The fuel terminal is situated in a coastal urban area near the Norwalk River and Long Island Sound, which are ecologically sensitive environments. Spill or vapor release risks are managed through secondary containment systems and leak detection, as required by EPA UST and SPCC regulations. The facility's proximity to water bodies and residential zones necessitates rigorous spill prevention and emergency response planning to protect local ecosystems and communities.