Stratton Equity Coop - Stratton Bulk Fuel Terminal in Stratton, Colorado

Stratton Equity Coop - Stratton Bulk is a fuel terminal located at 1st St at Arkansas Ave in Stratton, Kit Carson County, Colorado. It operates as a bulk fuel storage and distribution facility, supporting the region's agricultural and transportation sectors. The terminal is part of the Stratton Equity Coop, a farmer-owned cooperative that provides essential inputs to local producers. As a fuel terminal in the United States, this facility operates under EPA regulations for underground storage tanks (UST) and Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rules. The NAICS codes 424510 (grain and field bean merchant wholesalers) and 424710 (petroleum bulk stations and terminals) indicate a dual role in agricultural supply and fuel distribution. Typical fuel terminals in rural Colorado handle diesel, gasoline, and propane for farm equipment and local vehicles. The terminal plays a vital role in the local economy by ensuring a reliable fuel supply for farming operations in Kit Carson County. Its location along Arkansas Avenue provides easy access for tanker trucks serving nearby agricultural areas. The facility's operational status underscores its ongoing contribution to the region's fuel infrastructure network.

The terminal is situated in a rural agricultural area of eastern Colorado, where the primary environmental concerns include potential soil and groundwater contamination from fuel spills or leaks. Secondary containment systems, such as dikes or double-walled tanks, are typically employed to mitigate risks. The facility's proximity to farmland and shallow aquifers necessitates careful monitoring under EPA UST regulations to prevent releases that could impact local water resources.