NORTH CENTRAL COOPERATIVE INCORPORATED Fuel Terminal, Wawaka, Indiana

NORTH CENTRAL COOPERATIVE INCORPORATED is a fuel terminal situated at 7027 N Baseline Rd, Wawaka, Indiana, in Noble County. The facility is operational and serves as a petroleum bulk station, handling the storage and distribution of fuel products. Its location in a rural area of northeastern Indiana places it within a region with significant agricultural activity. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Underground Storage Tank (UST) regulations and Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rules. As a fuel terminal, it is subject to secondary containment requirements and leak detection protocols to prevent soil and groundwater contamination. The NAICS code 424710 indicates it is a petroleum bulk station, typically involving storage tanks with capacities ranging from small to large scale. Fuel terminals like this one play a critical role in the local fuel supply chain, serving agricultural, commercial, and residential needs in Noble County and surrounding areas. The facility's operational status ensures continued access to fuel products for the community. Its proximity to agricultural land underscores the importance of robust environmental safeguards to protect local water resources and ecosystems.

The facility is located in a rural area of Noble County, Indiana, where the primary environmental concerns include potential spills or leaks from storage tanks that could impact nearby soil and groundwater. The region's agricultural character means that any contamination could affect crop irrigation and local water supplies. Secondary containment systems and regular monitoring are essential to mitigate these risks. The facility's compliance with SPCC and UST regulations helps ensure environmental protection.