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The leak rate of fueling stations and tanks is rather alarming. Oregon DEQ reports a 3% yearly rate which includes tanks, dispensers, and piping.[1] It seems a
by philips 5y ago
The leak rate of fueling stations and tanks is rather alarming. Oregon DEQ reports a 3% yearly rate which includes tanks, dispensers, and piping.[1]
It seems any petroleum fueling infrastructure needs to be moved far far away from ground or surface water infrastructure.
I started a site at postpump.org to encourage land use updates to do this-- many municipalities have done it already.
It is a tragedy this keeps happening and the I am sure the federal government likes to play by different rules. Hopefully one day we can stop storing tens of thousands of gallons of petroleum right next to fresh water sources.
[1]: https://www.postpump.org/reports/ https://www.postpump.org/reports/
- dotancohen 5y ago