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Underground Storage Tank Removal

The licensed, technical experts at Partner Engineering and Science, Inc. (Partner) have been performing Underground Storage Tank (UST) and Aboveground Storage Tank (AST) services nationwide since the 1980s. Services performed include regulatory compliance monitoring, investigation, UST/AST removal, delineation of soil and/or groundwater impact, design and implementation of remedial workplans, and administrative and regulatory case closure.

Partner’s three on-staff/full-time Licensed Site Remediation Professionals (LSRP) have successfully performed UST/AST closures at a wide variety of sites, ranging from major oil company portfolios, industrial facilities, refineries, healthcare facilities, utilities, Township/County-owned properties, and residential unregulated heating oil tanks. All of Partner’s work activities are performed in compliance with our Corporate Health and Safety Program and a Site-Specific HASP (required for every project).

We realize that communication is the key to a successful project at any level. Partner prides itself on the ability to communicate on a regular basis with the client, the property owner, local and State agencies, etc. We provide cost-effective solutions for the remedial issues at hand, keeping the client’s bottom line in mind.

What's Involved

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  • Regulatory compliance assessment, assistance, and monitoring
  • System testing
  • Inventory control systems
  • System remaining useful lifespan estimates
  • Site-specific operation and maintenance plans (O&M)
  • Federal and local spill prevention, containment, and countermeasure plan preparation (SPCC plans)
  • Staff training
  • Decommissioning/removal/upgrades/replacement
  • Discharge investigation
  • Remedial action work plan preparation

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Frequently Asked Questions

Underground storage tanks may need to be removed due to concerns about leaks, corrosion, or aging infrastructure, which can lead to soil and groundwater contamination. Removal is necessary to prevent environmental damage, protect human health, and comply with regulations.

Underground storage tanks pose environmental risks such as soil and groundwater contamination, which can result in exposure to harmful chemicals and pollutants. Leaks or spills from USTs can contaminate drinking water supplies, harm ecosystems, and pose health risks to humans and wildlife.

Yes, there are federal and state regulations governing underground storage tank removal, such as the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and the Underground Storage Tank Program administered by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). State and local agencies may also have additional requirements and regulations. Compliance with these regulations is essential to ensure safe and proper UST removal and cleanup.

UST removal is typically required when tanks are no longer in use, when a property is being sold or transferred, or when there is evidence of leaks or contamination. Regulatory agencies often have specific requirements for UST removal, such as notification, testing, and cleanup procedures.

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