Hydrocarbon Monitoring, Testing, and Cleanup After UST Removal

Hydrocarbon monitoring and testing is a critical step during UST removal. When an underground storage tank is removed, state and local agencies often require confirmation that petroleum hydrocarbons have not impacted surrounding soil or groundwater. The sampling is a regulatory requirement, but property owners and developers want to be aware of potential releases and having petroleum fund coverage, if needed. The goal is to be positioned in case a release is found and avoid costly surprises later.

At Converse Consultants, hydrocarbon monitoring sampling, testing, and reporting are tailored to meet regulatory requirements while minimizing disruption and expense. By understanding how agencies review post-UST removal data, the process is kept efficient and targeted, reducing the risk of expanding regulatory requirements or extended cleanup timelines. When impacts are identified, solutions are scaled appropriately so remediation aligns with actual risk rather than worst-case assumptions.

Cleanup after UST removal does not need to become an open-ended obligation. With experienced oversight, businesses can address hydrocarbon issues in a way that satisfies regulators and protects future site use without long term expensive remediation. Often, most states allow risk-based options for addressing and satisfying State requirements to close out a hydrocarbon release. This is important to be able to move forward with development, sale, or redevelopment plans.

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