Farmers Cooperative - Clatonia Fuel Terminal in Clatonia, Nebraska

Farmers Cooperative - Clatonia is a fuel terminal located at 110 Washington Street in Clatonia, Nebraska, within Gage County. The facility is operational and plays a key role in supplying fuel to the surrounding agricultural region. As a fuel terminal, it stores and distributes petroleum products to local farms and businesses. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which mandates compliance with Underground Storage Tank (UST) regulations and 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 code 424710 indicates it is involved in petroleum bulk stations and terminals. Farmers Cooperative - Clatonia supports the local economy by ensuring a reliable fuel supply for agricultural operations, including planting and harvesting seasons. Its location in rural Nebraska underscores its importance to the region's farming infrastructure, with fuel storage capacity typically ranging from small to medium scale for such cooperative terminals.

The facility is situated in an agricultural area of Nebraska, where fuel terminals face risks of spills and vapor releases that could impact soil and groundwater. Secondary containment systems and regular inspections are critical to prevent leaks from storage tanks. Proximity to sensitive receptors such as farms and water bodies necessitates robust environmental management practices.