Transportation and Handling of Fuels and Chemicals in Bulk

Protecting groundwater

Well Water Program

Everyone with storage tanks, delivery services, trucking companies, railroads, pipelines.

Transporting and Transferring

Contamination Evidence

  • Spills

Causes

  • Accidents.
  • Inadequate maintenance.
  • Lack of proper training.
  • Inadequate provisions for spill containment.

Prevention

  • Proper design, installation, and maintenance of transfer facilities.
  • Adequate spill containment and cleanup procedures.
  • Compliance with permit requirements.
  • Training programs.

 

Pipelines

Contamination Evidence

  • Odors in basement or well water.
  • Pipeline flow losses.
  • Detection of pipeline leaks through inspections.
  • Detection of excessive bacteria or chemicals in well water tests.

Causes

  • Corrosion.
  • Defective wells.
  • Vibrations from heavy vehicles.
  • Displacement by tree roots.
  • Poor installment.
  • Poor maintenance and inspection.

Prevention

  • Proper installment.
  • Regular inspection and maintenance.