Bosselman Fuel Stop - Fuel Terminal in Wood River, Nebraska

Bosselman Fuel Stop is a fuel terminal located at 11775 S Nebraska Hwy 11 in Wood River, Nebraska, within Hall County. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 447110 (Gasoline Stations with Convenience Stores) and 457110 (Gasoline Stations), indicating a retail fuel distribution role. As a fuel terminal, it serves as a key point in the local fuel supply chain, providing gasoline and diesel to the surrounding area. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), specifically the Underground Storage Tank (UST) regulations and the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rule. These regulations require secondary containment, leak detection, and spill response plans to mitigate environmental risks. In Nebraska, the state's Department of Environment and Energy oversees compliance with these federal standards, ensuring that facilities like Bosselman Fuel Stop maintain proper tank integrity and operational safety. Bosselman Fuel Stop plays a significant role in the local community by providing essential fuel services to residents and commercial vehicles along Nebraska Highway 11. Its location in Wood River, a small town in the Platte River valley, places it in an agricultural region where fuel distribution supports farming and transportation. The facility's adherence to EPA regulations helps protect the surrounding environment, including nearby water resources, from potential fuel spills or leaks.

The facility is situated in Wood River, Nebraska, within the Platte River valley, an area characterized by agricultural land and proximity to surface water bodies. Fuel terminals in such settings pose risks of soil and groundwater contamination from spills or leaks of gasoline and diesel. The US EPA's UST regulations mandate leak detection and secondary containment to mitigate these risks. The local environment, with its sandy soils and shallow aquifers, is particularly sensitive to hydrocarbon contamination, making robust spill prevention measures critical.