AT&T CALIFORNIA - W2038 Fuel Terminal, El Sobrante, California

AT&T CALIFORNIA - W2038 is a fuel terminal situated at 4849 Appian Way in El Sobrante, California. This facility is part of the telecommunications infrastructure, supporting backup power generation for network operations. As a fuel terminal, it stores and distributes fuel for on-site use, primarily diesel for emergency generators. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including Underground Storage Tank (UST) regulations and Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rules. These regulations require secondary containment, leak detection, and spill response plans to minimize environmental risks. The facility's NAICS code 517110 indicates it is primarily a telecommunications establishment, with fuel storage as a supporting function. This fuel terminal plays a critical role in maintaining telecommunications reliability in the San Francisco Bay Area. By ensuring backup power availability, it supports essential communication services during grid outages. The facility's location in a suburban area requires careful management of spill risks to protect local groundwater and soil quality.

The facility is located in a suburban area of El Sobrante, near residential neighborhoods and the San Pablo Bay watershed. Fuel terminals in this region must manage spill and vapor risks through secondary containment and regular monitoring. The proximity to sensitive receptors such as homes and schools necessitates strict adherence to SPCC and UST regulations to prevent soil and groundwater contamination.