Underground fuel storage: how to manage a common pollution risk
Leaks from underground fuel tanks and pipework are a common source of soil and groundwater contamination in Australia. Many of the contaminated sites notified to the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) have involved underground petroleum storage systems (UPSS). There is a clear need for operators of a UPSS to guard against, monitor for, and fix fuel leaks promptly. This can reduce environmental impacts, save costly clean-ups and protect the public.
An introduction to the Australian contaminated land industry
Australia's industrial history, much like other developed nations, has left a legacy of contaminated land sites. Past activities such as manufacturing, mining, landfills, and chemical and fuel storage have the potential to have impacted soil and groundwater with harmful chemicals which pose environmental and health risks. The contaminated land industry in Australia is focused towards identifying, managing, and remediating such sites.