Overview
MIDAMERICAN ENERGY COMPANY FORT DODGE SERVICE CENTER - FORMER SITE OF is a fuel terminal located in Fort Dodge, Iowa, United States. It operates under US EPA UST and SPCC regulations.
MIDAMERICAN ENERGY COMPANY FORT DODGE SERVICE CENTER - FORMER SITE OF is a fuel terminal situated at 637 South 22nd Street in Fort Dodge, Iowa. This facility is part of the United States fuel infrastructure network, serving the local and regional demand for petroleum products. As a former site, it may have been repurposed or decommissioned, but it remains listed as operational. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency, specifically the Underground Storage Tank (UST) regulations and the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rules. These regulations mandate secondary containment, leak detection, and spill prevention measures to protect groundwater and soil. The NAICS codes associated with the facility include 221122 (Electric Power Distribution), 221210 (Natural Gas Distribution), and 424710 (Petroleum Bulk Stations and Terminals), indicating a diverse energy infrastructure role. This fuel terminal historically played a key role in the distribution of petroleum products in north-central Iowa. Its location in Fort Dodge, a regional hub, suggests it served agricultural, industrial, and residential customers. The facility's environmental significance lies in its potential for soil and groundwater contamination from historical operations, which is mitigated by regulatory compliance and ongoing monitoring.
Environmental context
The facility is located in an urban area of Fort Dodge, near the Des Moines River. The local environment includes residential neighborhoods and commercial zones, with potential sensitive receptors such as schools and healthcare facilities nearby. The primary environmental concerns for fuel terminals include the risk of spills and vapor releases, which can impact soil and groundwater. Secondary containment systems and regular inspections are critical to preventing contamination. The region's climate, with seasonal temperature variations, may affect tank integrity and vapor management.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 637 South 22nd Street, Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501-5430, United States.
It is a fuel terminal, part of the petroleum bulk stations and terminals sector, handling storage and distribution of petroleum products.
The facility is subject to US EPA Underground Storage Tank (UST) regulations and Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rules, which require spill containment and leak detection.
The NAICS codes are 221122 (Electric Power Distribution), 221210 (Natural Gas Distribution), and 424710 (Petroleum Bulk Stations and Terminals).
Fuel terminals in Iowa, like this one, pose risks of soil and groundwater contamination from petroleum spills. Regulatory compliance with UST and SPCC helps mitigate these risks through secondary containment and monitoring.
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