WELLSBURG AG - APLINGTON Fuel Terminal in Aplington, Iowa | USA Fuel Infrastructure

WELLSBURG AG - APLINGTON is a fuel terminal located at 820 10th Street in Aplington, Butler County, Iowa. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 424710, which covers petroleum bulk stations and terminals. As a fuel terminal, it plays a key role in the local distribution of petroleum products to agricultural and commercial customers in the region. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency, including the Underground Storage Tank (UST) regulations and the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rule. These regulations require secondary containment, leak detection, and spill response plans to minimize environmental risks. The terminal's scale is typical for a rural agricultural area, supporting local farming operations with fuel storage and distribution. This fuel terminal is strategically located in north-central Iowa, an area dominated by corn and soybean farming. Its operational status ensures a reliable fuel supply for agricultural machinery and local transportation. The facility's compliance with federal and state environmental regulations helps protect nearby water resources and soil from potential fuel spills or leaks.

The facility is situated in an agricultural region of Iowa, where groundwater and surface water are sensitive to potential fuel spills. The US EPA's UST and SPCC regulations mandate secondary containment and leak detection to mitigate risks. Proximity to farmland and residential areas requires careful management of vapor emissions and spill prevention to protect local ecosystems and drinking water sources.