Eventually, the recycled wastewater either will need to be removed and disposed of by a licensed hauler or discharged to sewers or surface waters. State and local authorities need to be contacted prior to any discharge to obtain the necessary permits and to determine if treatment is necessary prior to discharge or disposal. Fueling Operations Prevent fuel overflows during tank filling by regularly monitoring transfers. Prevent contamination of runoff by not cleaning the fueling area with running water. Consider using absorbent pads or a mop to clean fueling area.
Air pollution is reduced by using undyed fuels because they contain less sulfur.
Leaking USTs can contaminate ground water. For the requirements that apply to your UST, call your State or local agency. Rainwater or Snowmelt Runoff Surround vehicle storage areas with a dike to prevent leaking fluids from being carried by rainwater or snowmelt runoff. Check with local and State authorities to determine permit requirements. Responding to Spills Construct dikes around material storage areas to contain spills.