What effect have broken tanks and pipes carrying these things had on underground soils and water?
To date, the DPW has removed 467 underground storage tanks (USTs). All former UST locations were evaluated for potential petroleum discharges in accordance with the NJDEP’s Technical Requirements for Site Remediation (N.J.A.C. 7:26E). In the event of a petroleum discharge to soil, impacted soils were excavated and properly disposed of. Following removal of impacted soils, post excavation samples would have been collected to document site compliance. If a discharge to groundwater occurred, the UST site was then incorporated into the restoration program for follow-up action. Detailed information on all sites is available at the Eastern Branch of the Monmouth County Library. That information includes detailed test data on samples taken of underground soil and water.
