Should I have my old heating oil tank removed? Underground heating oil tanks can cause a problem for people trying to sell or buy a property. What to do and who to call is very important. Heating Oil Tank Removal in Aurora and Surrounding Areas. Purchasing a home with an underground oil tank is one of riskiest …
Asbestos Inspections in St. Charles Illinois Every state is home to numerous job sites where asbestos was prevalent because the toxic mineral was widely used in industrial, commercial and domestic settings. Illinois has a broad economic base with large markets in manufacturing, agriculture, coal, petroleum, power generation and other heavy industry. This has led to …
New rules may put our drinking water in jeopardy Washington — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has finalized a rule that leaves half the nation’s wetlands and thousands of streams — which help provide millions of Americans with drinking water — without the federal protection of the Clean Water Act. “Americans’ views on clean water …
What is an Phase II Environmental Site Assessment? Phase II Environmental Site Assessments are becoming more common in the Chicago Area due to increased commercial real estate transactions on older “run-down” buildings and property. Most Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESA) are performed when the Phase I ESA identifies some form of contamination and/or recommends …
Underground Fuel Tank Regulations in Illinois On July 15, 2015, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published an update to underground storage tank (UST) regulation and state program approval (SPA) regulation in the Federal Register. This was the first major revision to federal UST regulations since 1988. These new rules formed the basis of state …
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Environmental Services Chicago The Great Lakes have rebounded thanks to a federal cleanup. But that could be undone if regulations are lifted, Popular Science reports. Environmental Services CHICAGO — The continued health of the Great Lakes isn’t a topic on the Nov. 6 midterm election ballot in Illinois, but winners will have to confront the …
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Leaking Underground Storage Tanks: A Threat to Public Health & Environment Leaking USTs (Leaking Gas Tank in Chicago) are a grave threat to America’s groundwater. Gas stations, industries and other entities use USTs to hold toxic material such as gasoline and oil that contain dangerous substances, including benzene, toluene and heavy metals that can cause …
Soil and groundwater contamination can come from many sources, including past or present industrial and agricultural uses, gas tanks and gas stations, dry cleaning operations, residential fuel oil tanks, etc. Getting information on the property can be done but, it can be time consuming. Knowledge can come from many places. The county Register of Deeds can …
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Illinois OSFM Regulations for USTs Several new requirements effective October 13, 2018 will have a big impact on UST owner and operators. Over the years, changes to the Illinois OSFM Regulations for USTs have been difficult to keep up with. Requirement to test ALL spill buckets. Requirement to test ANY containment sumps USED FOR INTERSTITIAL MONITORING …
Warning Signals indicate that your UST may be leaking and creating problems for the environment and your business. You can minimize these problems by paying careful attention to early warning signals and reacting quickly before major problems develop. In dealing with a suspected UST Release or Fuel Spill in Illinois, you should observe these warning signals: …
