SWEENY OIL CO Fuel Terminal in Rolling Meadows, Illinois

SWEENY OIL CO is a fuel terminal situated in Rolling Meadows, Cook County, Illinois, United States. As a fuel terminal, it plays a key role in the storage and distribution of petroleum products within the region. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 424710, which covers petroleum bulk stations and terminals. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), 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 mitigate environmental risks. In Illinois, the state also enforces additional requirements through the Illinois EPA. Fuel terminals like SWEENY OIL CO are critical infrastructure for maintaining a steady supply of fuel to local communities and industries. The facility's location in Rolling Meadows, a suburb of Chicago, positions it within a densely populated area with high fuel demand. Its operations support the broader transportation and logistics network in the region.

The facility is located in an urbanized area of Rolling Meadows, Illinois, near residential and commercial zones. Proximity to sensitive receptors such as schools, hospitals, and water bodies increases the importance of robust spill prevention and secondary containment measures. The local climate, with seasonal temperature variations, can affect tank integrity and vapor recovery systems. Compliance with US EPA UST and SPCC regulations is essential to minimize the risk of soil and groundwater contamination.