Contamination of the soil and groundwater surrounding retail gas stations is of the highest public concern due to the large number of these facilities, and their proximity to population centers. Petroleum can enter the soil and groundwater numerous ways, including:
- leaking underground storage tanks (USTs)
- spills during filling of the USTs
- leaks in piping and pumping equipment
When petroleum products are released into the subsurface, contamination can take on different forms. The free-phase petroleum can volatilize in the subsurface, releasing contaminated vapors. The contaminants may also attach themselves to the soil constituents, a process known as sorption. Finally, contaminants may dissolve in the groundwater, making the compounds more mobile.
MLE Equipment has an industry-leading track record in engineering, manufacturing, and supporting environmental equipment solutions for LNAPL sites such as retail gas stations. Follow the links on the right-hand menu to access equipment solutions specifically for LNAPL contamination at retail gas stations.
