Spring is here. As the ground thaws and the rainy spring season begins, owners of underground storage tanks (USTs) must take certain precautions to prevent tank systems from emerging from belowground and floating away.
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Flooding can happen quickly and is often unpredictable, especially in El Niño cycles. UST system owners must be prepared because these flood events not only have the possibility of releasing regulated substances to the environment but can also rack up huge compliance and enforcement costs.
As a UST owner, you must know if your facility is located in a flood-prone area. To find out if your facility rests in an area with increased flood probability, owners can visit the U.S. Geological Survey’s flood information website. If your facility is in a flood-prone area, increase the burial depth and the amount of pavement above the UST.