DELMARVA OIL, INC. - POCOMOKE CITY Fuel Terminal, Pocomoke City, Maryland

DELMARVA OIL, INC. - POCOMOKE CITY is a fuel terminal situated on Railroad Avenue in Pocomoke City, Maryland, within Worcester County. As a fuel terminal, it plays a key role in the storage and distribution of petroleum products to the surrounding region. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 454311 for heating oil and petroleum product dealers. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Underground Storage Tank (UST) regulations 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 terminal likely handles a range of fuel products and is subject to periodic inspections and compliance monitoring. As a fuel terminal in a small city on Maryland's Eastern Shore, this facility supports local heating oil and transportation fuel needs. Its proximity to the Pocomoke River and Chesapeake Bay watershed underscores the importance of robust spill prevention measures. The terminal contributes to the regional energy infrastructure, serving residential, commercial, and agricultural customers in the area.

The facility is located in a coastal plain environment near the Pocomoke River, a tributary of the Chesapeake Bay. The area is characterized by wetlands and sensitive aquatic habitats. Spill or vapor releases from fuel storage and handling could impact local waterways and groundwater. Secondary containment systems and regular monitoring are critical to prevent environmental contamination in this ecologically significant region.