HERITAGE FS-MELVIN, Melvin | US Fuel Infrastructure

Overview

HERITAGE FS-MELVIN is an operational fuel terminal in Melvin, Illinois, serving the local agricultural and industrial fuel supply chain. It operates under US EPA UST and SPCC regulations.

HERITAGE FS-MELVIN is a fuel terminal located at 201 N. RT 54 in Melvin, Illinois, within Ford County. The facility is operational and serves as a key distribution point for petroleum products in the region, supporting agricultural and industrial fuel needs. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency, including Underground Storage Tank (UST) regulations and Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rules. Its NAICS codes (424710, 424910, 424920) indicate involvement in petroleum bulk stations and terminals, as well as farm supplies. Typical fuel terminals of this scale in the Midwest handle storage capacities ranging from 10,000 to 100,000 barrels. As part of the Heritage FS cooperative network, this terminal plays a vital role in ensuring reliable fuel supply to local farms and businesses. Its location in central Illinois, a major agricultural hub, underscores its importance in supporting the regional economy and transportation infrastructure.

Environmental context

The facility is situated in a rural agricultural area of central Illinois, where groundwater protection is critical due to reliance on aquifers for drinking and irrigation. Fuel terminals pose spill and vapor risks, requiring secondary containment and leak detection systems. Proximity to farmland and potential water bodies necessitates robust SPCC plans to prevent soil and water contamination.

Frequently asked questions

HERITAGE FS-MELVIN is located at 201 N. RT 54 in Melvin, Illinois, in Ford County, United States.

HERITAGE FS-MELVIN is currently operational as a fuel terminal.

Fuel terminals in Illinois must comply with US EPA Underground Storage Tank (UST) regulations and Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rules, as well as state environmental agency requirements.

Fuel terminals in the Midwest typically have storage capacities ranging from 10,000 to 100,000 barrels, depending on their role in the supply chain.

As part of the Heritage FS cooperative, this terminal provides essential fuel supply to agricultural and industrial customers in central Illinois, supporting farming operations and local businesses.