Cosby Oil Company Fuel Terminal, Santa Fe Springs, California

Cosby Oil Company is a fuel terminal located at 12902 E Park St, Santa Fe Springs, California, within Los Angeles County. The facility is operational and plays a key role in the regional fuel distribution network, serving the greater Los Angeles area. As a fuel terminal, it stores and transfers petroleum products, supporting local transportation and industrial needs. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), specifically 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 minimize environmental risks. The terminal's NAICS codes (424710, 424720, 447190) indicate involvement in petroleum bulk stations and terminals, as well as gasoline stations. Fuel terminals like Cosby Oil Company are critical infrastructure for maintaining fuel supply stability in urban areas. The facility's location in Santa Fe Springs places it within a major industrial corridor, supporting downstream customers such as gas stations, fleets, and industrial users. Its operational status ensures continued fuel availability for the region's economy and transportation network.

The facility is situated in an urban industrial area of Santa Fe Springs, near sensitive receptors such as residential neighborhoods and the San Gabriel River. The primary environmental concerns for fuel terminals include potential spills, vapor emissions, and groundwater contamination. Secondary containment systems and vapor recovery technologies are typically employed to mitigate these risks. The local climate, with dry summers and mild winters, reduces but does not eliminate the risk of soil and water contamination from fuel releases.