What is Leak Detection and why is it Necessary?
In the late 1980s and early 1990s, Federal and State regulations went into effect which were designed to help prevent leaks from regulated petroleum underground storage tanks (USTs) and their associated piping. These regulations were implemented due to the continued detriment of the groundwater quality and to prevent future petroleum releases from contaminating soils and groundwater. These rules require that owners and operators have release (leak) detection, corrosion protection, and spill/overflow protection upon installation. USTs installed prior to December 22, 1988 are required to have leak detection and must have corrosion protection and spill/overflow protection in place.
