What Is the Process for Removing an Underground Storage Tank (UST)?
Removing an underground storage tank (UST) requires careful planning, regulatory compliance, and expert handling to prevent environmental contamination. Action Hazmat Companies provides professional UST removal services to ensure safety and compliance.
Site Assessment and Tank Excavation
The first step in UST removal is conducting a thorough site assessment to determine the tank’s condition, contents, and potential contamination risks. This includes soil testing and reviewing regulatory requirements to ensure compliance with EPA and state guidelines. Once approved, the excavation process begins by carefully uncovering the tank using specialized equipment.
Action Hazmat Companies ensures that all safety measures are in place during excavation to prevent leaks, spills, or structural damage. If residual product remains in the tank, it is safely pumped out and transported to an approved disposal facility. The tank is then thoroughly cleaned to remove hazardous residues before being prepared for extraction.
Tank Removal, Disposal, and Site Remediation
After cleaning, the UST is carefully lifted from the ground and inspected for signs of corrosion, leaks, or structural damage. If contamination is detected in the surrounding soil or groundwater, environmental remediation measures must be taken.
Action Hazmat Companies provides expert remediation services, including soil removal and groundwater treatment, to mitigate environmental risks. The removed tank is either recycled or disposed of in accordance with local and federal regulations. Finally, the site is restored, and necessary documentation is completed to confirm compliance. By using professional UST removal services, businesses and property owners can ensure safe, legal, and environmentally responsible tank decommissioning.