Risk: Medium Fuel Terminal Operational

BARR DISTRIBUTING COMPANY, INC. Fuel Terminal in Eufaula, Alabama

EUFAULA, Alabama, United States

Overview

BARR DISTRIBUTING COMPANY, INC. operates a fuel terminal in Eufaula, Alabama, serving the local fuel distribution network. The facility is operational and located at 1520 S Randolph Street.

BARR DISTRIBUTING COMPANY, INC. is a fuel terminal located in Eufaula, Barbour County, Alabama, United States. The facility is operational and plays a role in the regional fuel supply chain, serving local markets in southeastern Alabama. The fuel terminal operates under U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations, including the Underground Storage Tank (UST) program and Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rules. These frameworks require secondary containment, leak detection, and spill response plans to mitigate environmental risks. The facility's scale is typical for a small to medium fuel terminal in the region. As part of the fuel infrastructure network, this terminal supports the distribution of petroleum products to local businesses and consumers. Its location near the Chattahoochee River and Lake Eufaula underscores the importance of robust environmental safeguards to protect sensitive water resources.

Environmental context

The facility is situated in Eufaula, near the Chattahoochee River and Lake Eufaula, which are ecologically sensitive water bodies. Fuel terminals in such areas must implement stringent spill prevention measures, including secondary containment and regular inspections, to protect aquatic ecosystems. The local climate, with warm temperatures and occasional heavy rainfall, can increase the risk of runoff and vapor emissions, necessitating effective vapor recovery and stormwater management systems.

Frequently asked questions

BARR DISTRIBUTING COMPANY, INC. is located at 1520 S Randolph Street, Eufaula, Alabama 36027-2828, United States.

BARR DISTRIBUTING COMPANY, INC. operates a fuel terminal that stores and distributes petroleum products to local markets in southeastern Alabama.

Fuel terminals in Alabama must comply with EPA UST regulations for underground storage tanks and SPCC rules for spill prevention. State regulations may also apply through the Alabama Department of Environmental Management.

Fuel terminals near water bodies like the Chattahoochee River pose a risk of spills that could harm aquatic ecosystems. Regulations require secondary containment, leak detection, and spill response plans to mitigate this risk.

The facility follows EPA and state regulations, including regular inspections, maintenance of containment systems, and employee training on spill prevention and emergency response.

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