Hess Service Station #30201 - Fuel Terminal in Oakhurst, New Jersey

Hess Service Station #30201 is a fuel terminal situated at 2137 Route 35 in Oakhurst, Monmouth County, New Jersey. The facility is operational and plays a role in the regional fuel supply chain, serving the local community and surrounding areas. 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. These regulations mandate secondary containment, leak detection, and spill response planning to mitigate environmental risks associated with fuel storage and handling. As a fuel terminal in a suburban area of New Jersey, the facility contributes to the state's fuel distribution infrastructure. Its location near residential and commercial zones underscores the importance of robust safety and environmental management practices to protect local water resources and public health.

The facility is located in a suburban area of Monmouth County, New Jersey, near the Jersey Shore. The region's sandy soils and shallow groundwater aquifers make fuel storage operations sensitive to potential spills or leaks. Secondary containment systems and regular monitoring are critical to prevent groundwater contamination, which could affect local drinking water supplies and nearby coastal ecosystems.