Overview
Colonial Pipeline Company Collins Booster Station is an operational fuel terminal in Collins, Mississippi. It supports the Colonial Pipeline system, a major fuel transport network in the United States.
Colonial Pipeline Company Collins Booster Station is a fuel terminal located at 357 Highway 588 East in Collins, Covington County, Mississippi. As part of the Colonial Pipeline system, it plays a key role in transporting refined petroleum products across the southeastern United States. The facility is operational and contributes to the regional fuel supply chain. The facility operates under U.S. EPA regulations for underground storage tanks (UST) and spill prevention control and countermeasure (SPCC) requirements. Typical fuel terminals in this region handle gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel, with storage capacities ranging from small to large. The Collins Booster Station likely includes tankage and pumping equipment to maintain pipeline pressure and flow. This terminal is strategically located near major transportation routes, supporting fuel distribution to local markets and beyond. Its operation is integral to maintaining a reliable fuel supply for the region, and it adheres to federal and state environmental standards to minimize spill and vapor risks.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a rural area of Mississippi, with proximity to forests and agricultural land. Spill and vapor risks are managed through secondary containment systems and regular inspections under EPA UST and SPCC regulations. The local environment includes sensitive receptors such as groundwater aquifers, requiring careful monitoring to prevent contamination.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 357 Highway 588 East, Collins, Covington County, Mississippi, United States.
It is a fuel terminal that serves as a booster station for the Colonial Pipeline system, helping to maintain pressure and flow of refined petroleum products along the pipeline.
The facility must comply with U.S. EPA regulations for underground storage tanks (UST) and Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) requirements, as well as state environmental rules.
Typical products include gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel, which are transported through the Colonial Pipeline system.
Environmental risks are managed through secondary containment systems, leak detection, and regular inspections in accordance with EPA UST and SPCC regulations.
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