LYNCH WASTE OIL SERVICE Fuel Terminal in Galesburg, Illinois

LYNCH WASTE OIL SERVICE is a fuel terminal located at 400 W 3rd St, Galesburg, Illinois, in the United States. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 424710, which covers 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, including the Underground Storage Tank (UST) program and the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rule. These regulations require secondary containment, leak detection, and spill response plans to mitigate environmental risks. The terminal's scale is typical for a small to medium-sized facility serving local markets. LYNCH WASTE OIL SERVICE contributes to the fuel infrastructure in Knox County, supporting local transportation and industry. Its location in an industrial area of Galesburg minimizes proximity to sensitive receptors, though standard environmental safeguards are in place to prevent soil and groundwater contamination.

The facility is situated in an industrial area of Galesburg, Illinois, reducing direct impact on sensitive ecological receptors. However, as a fuel terminal, it poses risks of spills and vapor releases. Secondary containment systems and leak detection are critical to prevent soil and groundwater contamination. The local climate, with seasonal temperature variations, requires robust tank integrity management to avoid leaks from thermal expansion or contraction.