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Feds propose new reg to remove leaking storage tanks from service

Posted: February 2, 2009 Environmental

With spills and leaks from storage tank systems that contain petroleum products continuing to pose significant health and environmental risks, the federal Department of the Environment proposed recently a new regulation to reduce the risk of contaminating soil and groundwater.

Iowa’s 6,200 leaking underground storage tanks

Posted: January 26, 2009 Environmental

Leaking fuel and oil from underground storage tanks threatens drinking water wells, lakes, streams, and basements all over the state. Leaks can spread a little or a lot and they can contain a variety of chemicals. This map shows all

Iowa pollution perils lurk among buried fuel tanks

Posted: January 26, 2009 Environmental

Leaking underground fuel tanks threaten to contaminate drinking water, lakes, streams and homes across Iowa as environmental officials change rules to speed up detection and cleanup. There are about 6,200 leaking underground storage tanks in the state — and more