97). The regulations regarding abandoned tanks are dictated by state and county governments and vary greatly (p. 98).

Restoration Considerations:

There are several methods of remediation that can be used for restoration purposes. These include: pump and treat, product removal, vapor extraction, and bioventing. "Bioslurping combines the remediation techniques of vacuum-enhanced recovery and bioventing" (Author, year, p. 98).

However, at many contaminated sites, site remediation focuses primarily on long-term protection of water resources, from the pollution caused by the leakage.

Conclusion:

In the end, USTs and...

They offer a cost effective and aesthetically pleasing means of transportation, distribution and storage. However leakage from these systems is a significant concern. By understanding the leakages that occur and their effects and characteristics, one can better prevent them from occurring in the future, minimizing their impact.
References

Author, a. (Year). Title. Location: Publisher.

Overview of the federal UST program. (28 Sept 2007). Retrieved October 10, 2007, at http://www.epa.gov/OUST/overview.htm.

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