Hydrocarbon release investigations in Missouri
Journal Article
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· Environmental Geology and Water Sciences
- LUST Unit, Rolla, MO (United States)
Hydrocarbon releases are among the most common environmental problems in Missouri, as well as across the country. Old, unprotected underground storage tanks and buried piping from the tanks to pumps are notorious sources of petroleum contamination at LUST (leaking underground storage tank) sites. Missouri has an estimated 5000 LUST sites across the state with the majority being simple spills into clay-rich soils or into a shallow perched water system. However, in the southern half of the state, where residual soils and karst bedrock are not conducive to trapping such releases, significant groundwater supplies are at risk. This article discusses the process used to identify the source of contamination.
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- OSTI ID:
- 513334
- Journal Information:
- Environmental Geology and Water Sciences, Journal Name: Environmental Geology and Water Sciences Journal Issue: 2 Vol. 28; ISSN EGWSEI; ISSN 0177-5146
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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