CHESTER RIVER LANDING, LLC Fuel Terminal in Chestertown, Maryland

CHESTER RIVER LANDING, LLC is a fuel terminal located at 8075 Quaker Neck Rd in Chestertown, Kent County, Maryland. The facility is operational and plays a role in the regional fuel supply chain, handling storage and distribution of petroleum products. As a fuel terminal in the United States, the facility operates under federal and state regulations including the EPA's Underground Storage Tank (UST) requirements and Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rules. These frameworks mandate secondary containment, leak detection, and spill response planning to mitigate environmental risks. The terminal's location on the Chester River necessitates adherence to additional waterway protection measures. The facility serves the Eastern Shore region of Maryland, supporting local transportation and industrial fuel needs. Its proximity to the Chesapeake Bay watershed underscores the importance of robust environmental safeguards to prevent spills and protect sensitive aquatic ecosystems.

The terminal is situated near the Chester River, a tributary of the Chesapeake Bay, an ecologically sensitive estuary. Fuel storage and transfer operations pose spill and vapor risks that could impact water quality and wildlife. Secondary containment systems, regular inspections, and spill response plans are critical to minimizing these risks. The facility's location in a rural area with agricultural land use also requires careful management to prevent soil and groundwater contamination.