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Leaking Underground Storage Tanks

In the majority of cases when an underground storage tank (UST) is removed, soil contamination is discovered. This soil contamination is an environmental concern and may lead to the more serious problem of groundwater contamination. Before removing a leaking underground storage tank, you should examine some of the "what ifs". Planning will save you both time and money. Treatment and clean-up actions relating to leaking underground storage tanks are abundant; however which one is the best?
On-site and off-site treatment areas should be chosen with care. Ideal locations are at a reasonable distance (ie: >100 feet) from wetlands, streams, residential areas, or other locations where potential run-off or fugitive vapors may result in threats to the environment or cause public exposure or nuisance conditions. Proposed treatment within a 100 year flood area will require a case by case review. You must have the property owner's written approval to use their site for treatment of contaminated ...

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