Korall Marine Facility Fuel Terminal in Lemont, Illinois

Korall Marine Facility is a fuel terminal located at 305 New Ave, Lemont, Illinois, within Will County. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 324199 (Other Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing) and 424710 (Petroleum Bulk Stations and Terminals). As a fuel terminal, it plays a key role in the storage and distribution of petroleum products in the region. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which mandates Underground Storage Tank (UST) regulations and Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) plans. These regulations require secondary containment, leak detection, and spill response measures to mitigate environmental risks. Typical fuel terminals in Illinois use aboveground storage tanks with corrosion protection and monitoring systems. Korall Marine Facility contributes to the local energy infrastructure by supporting fuel supply for transportation and industrial sectors. Its location near the Chicago metropolitan area positions it as a critical node in the regional fuel distribution network. The facility's environmental significance lies in its adherence to federal and state regulations designed to prevent spills and protect groundwater resources in the area.

The facility is situated in Lemont, Illinois, near the Des Plaines River and the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal. The local environment includes residential areas and industrial zones, with potential sensitive receptors such as waterways and groundwater aquifers. Fuel terminals in this region must implement secondary containment and spill prevention measures to protect these resources from potential leaks or spills.