CITY SERVICE - VALCON Fuel Terminal, Plummer, Idaho | US Fuel Infrastructure

CITY SERVICE - VALCON is a fuel terminal situated at 900 SELTICE AVE in Plummer, Benewah County, Idaho. As a fuel terminal, it serves as a critical node in the regional fuel distribution network, handling the storage and transfer of petroleum products. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 424710, which covers petroleum bulk stations and terminals. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), specifically under the Underground Storage Tank (UST) regulations and the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rules. These regulations mandate secondary containment, leak detection, and spill response plans to mitigate environmental risks. In Idaho, the state Department of Environmental Quality oversees compliance with these federal standards. As a fuel terminal in the Pacific Northwest, CITY SERVICE - VALCON plays a role in supplying fuel to the surrounding region, including agricultural and transportation sectors. The facility's location near sensitive ecosystems, such as the Coeur d'Alene River watershed, underscores the importance of robust containment and monitoring systems to prevent spills and protect local water resources.

The facility is located in Benewah County, Idaho, an area characterized by forested hills and agricultural land. The region's hydrology includes the Coeur d'Alene River and Lake Coeur d'Alene, which are sensitive to contamination from petroleum spills. Fuel terminals in such settings must implement secondary containment and vapor recovery systems to mitigate risks to groundwater and surface water. The local climate, with seasonal precipitation and freeze-thaw cycles, can affect tank integrity and spill response infrastructure.