CO-OP ELEVATOR ASSOCIATION Fuel Terminal in Lake Park, Iowa

CO-OP ELEVATOR ASSOCIATION is a fuel terminal located at 204 East Railroad Street in Lake Park, Dickinson County, Iowa. As a small-scale facility in the Fuel Infrastructure sector, it primarily serves the local agricultural and rural community with fuel storage and distribution. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency, including the Underground Storage Tank (UST) program and the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rule. These regulations require secondary containment, leak detection, and spill response planning to mitigate environmental risks. The NAICS code 424510 indicates it is a petroleum bulk station or terminal. This terminal plays a key role in supporting the regional agricultural economy by providing accessible fuel for farming operations and local transportation. Its location in a rural area of northwest Iowa places it near sensitive water resources, including the Iowa Great Lakes region, making compliance with environmental regulations critical for protecting local ecosystems.

The facility is situated in a rural area of Dickinson County, near the Iowa Great Lakes region, which includes several recreational lakes and sensitive aquatic habitats. Fuel terminals in such areas must manage spill and vapor risks through secondary containment and leak detection systems. The US EPA UST and SPCC regulations mandate regular inspections and spill prevention measures to protect groundwater and surface water from potential petroleum releases.