Scarborough Oil Company - Market St. Fuel Terminal, Snow Hill, Maryland

Scarborough Oil Company - Market St. is a fuel terminal located at 303 E. Market Street in Snow Hill, Maryland, United States. The facility is operational and plays a role in the regional fuel supply chain within Worcester County. As a fuel terminal, it handles the storage and distribution of petroleum products to local markets. The facility operates under U.S. environmental regulations, including the EPA's Underground Storage Tank (UST) requirements and Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rules. These frameworks mandate secondary containment, leak detection, and spill response plans to mitigate environmental risks. Fuel terminals in Maryland typically range from small to medium scale, serving nearby communities and commercial users. The terminal's location in a rural coastal area of Maryland's Eastern Shore means it is situated in a region with sensitive ecosystems, including wetlands and waterways. Proper containment and monitoring are essential to prevent spills that could impact local groundwater or the Chesapeake Bay watershed. The facility contributes to the energy infrastructure of the area, supporting transportation and heating fuel needs.

The facility is located in a coastal plain region with high water tables and proximity to the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Spill and vapor risks are managed through secondary containment systems and leak detection as required by EPA UST and SPCC regulations. The surrounding area includes residential and agricultural land, making groundwater protection a key environmental consideration.