CARROLL OIL CO Fuel Terminal, Fort Morgan, Colorado

CARROLL OIL CO is a fuel terminal situated at 1300 Main Street in Fort Morgan, Colorado, within Morgan County. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 424710, which covers petroleum bulk stations and terminals. As a fuel terminal, it serves as a key distribution point for petroleum products in the region. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Underground Storage Tank (UST) regulations and the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rules. These regulations require secondary containment, leak detection, and spill response plans to mitigate environmental risks. The terminal's location in a rural agricultural area influences its operational context, serving local farming and transportation needs. Fuel terminals like CARROLL OIL CO play a critical role in the regional fuel supply chain, providing storage and distribution for gasoline, diesel, and other petroleum products. The facility's proximity to the South Platte River and agricultural lands underscores the importance of robust environmental safeguards to prevent spills and protect local water resources.

Located in Fort Morgan, Colorado, the facility sits in an agricultural region near the South Platte River. The primary environmental concerns for fuel terminals include potential spills or leaks from storage tanks, which could impact soil and groundwater. The US EPA's UST and SPCC regulations mandate secondary containment and spill prevention measures to mitigate these risks. The area's semi-arid climate and reliance on irrigation make groundwater protection particularly important.