Overview
AURORA CO-OP ELEVATOR COMPANY operates a fuel terminal in Ashton, Nebraska. The facility is operational and serves the local agricultural community with fuel storage and distribution.
AURORA CO-OP ELEVATOR COMPANY is a fuel terminal located at 448 W Burton, Ashton, Nebraska, in Sherman County. The facility is operational and plays a key role in supplying fuel to the surrounding agricultural region. As a fuel terminal, it stores and distributes petroleum products to local farms and businesses. The facility operates under U.S. EPA regulations, including Underground Storage Tank (UST) requirements and Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rules. These frameworks mandate secondary containment, leak detection, and spill response plans to mitigate environmental risks. The terminal's scale is typical for a rural co-op, serving local demand rather than large-scale distribution. This fuel terminal supports the agricultural economy of central Nebraska by providing reliable access to fuel for farming operations. Its location in a rural area reduces proximity to dense populations but requires careful management of spill risks to protect nearby water resources and soil.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a rural agricultural area of Nebraska, where groundwater and surface water are sensitive receptors. Fuel terminals pose spill and vapor risks, requiring secondary containment and leak detection systems. The local environment includes cropland and the Middle Loup River watershed, making spill prevention critical to protect water quality and soil health.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 448 W Burton, Ashton, Nebraska 68817, in Sherman County, United States.
It is a fuel terminal that stores and distributes petroleum products, primarily serving the local agricultural community in central Nebraska.
The facility must comply with U.S. EPA regulations for underground storage tanks (UST) and Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rules, which require secondary containment and spill response plans.
Risks include potential spills or leaks that could contaminate groundwater or surface water. Rural terminals often rely on older tank infrastructure, making leak detection and secondary containment important.
As a co-op terminal in a rural area, it is smaller than major urban terminals. Its focus is on local agricultural supply, with typical storage capacities in the range of tens of thousands of barrels.
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