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For underground storage tanks (USTs) subject to RSCA section 22a-22a-449(d)-101 et seq., that satisfy eligibility criteria and certain terms and conditions, this Approval extends the life expectancy of a tank to forty (40) years from the date of installation.

About 60 percent of all underground storage tanks (USTs) have experienced at least one leak and that remediation of the approximately 528,000 total leaks costs over $1 billion a year in state and federal funds.

If a UST leak occurs, the owner or operator (Responsible Party) must report the leak to the local regulatory agency.

It is a massive problem. About 60 percent of all underground storage tanks (USTs) have experienced at least one leak and that remediation of the approximately 528,000 total leaks costs over $1 billion a year in state and federal funds.

Leaking can lead to serious environmental and health risks, including the contamination of groundwater, the source of drinking water for nearly half of all Americans. EPA, states, and tribes work in partnership with industry to protect the environment and human health from potential releases from USTs.

The greatest potential hazard from a leaking UST is that its contents (petroleum or other hazardous substances) can seep into the soil and contaminate ground water, the source of drinking water for nearly half of all Americans.

If a tank is found to be leaking, the tank must be removed. All contaminated soil must be removed by a licensed hazardous materials contractor. The Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection must be notified, as well as the Westport Fire Marshal's Office.

In some cases, leaks from USTs may threaten drinking water resources through soil, groundwater and surface water, and indoor air quality through vapor intrusion. For Soil | There is little to no health risk unless there is contact with skin or ingestion of contaminated soil.