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The case began in 2006, when a gasoline tank sprang a leak that was not detected for 34 days. Testing of 120 wells resulted in dangerously high levels of MTBE being found. [19] Residents were put in danger by the spill, and in order to prevent further health problems, they required bottled water for cooking, drinking, and brushing teeth. [20]
A home in Hackensack, which no longer has an oil tank, had heating oil pumped into its basement on Monday, officials said. "A regrettable incident occurred when an oil tank was removed from a ...
An old oil tank had been removed from the home on Maple Hill Drive and the pipes were cut, but the fill port that had led to the tank had been left intact, and an automatic delivery service had ...
The majority of tanks were situated above ground in an elevated position. This meant the oil could flow into each house under the influence of gravity. Other tanks were situated underground and were equipped with an electric pump, usually feeding oil to a small 'header' tank, again in an elevated position, to allow gravity to then distribute ...
The requirements set by The Environment Agency for Decommissioning an underground tank apply to all underground storage tanks and not just those used for the storage of fuels. [15] They give extensive guidance in The Blue Book and PETEL 65/34. The Environment Agency states that any tank no longer in use should be immediately decommissioned.
United Metro Energy's site is located at the former fuel testing facility in the Grumman Naval Weapons Station at the industrial park, and uses their existing fuel tanks. This facility will allow United Metro Energy to transport its fuel via rail spur , reducing truck transport from their Brooklyn terminal.
A hydrostatic test is a way in which pressure vessels such as pipelines, plumbing, gas cylinders, boilers and fuel tanks can be tested for strength and leaks. The test involves filling the vessel or pipe system with a liquid, usually water, which may be dyed to aid in visual leak detection , and pressurization of the vessel to the specified ...
The San Francisco 49ers on Monday suspended linebacker De'Vondre Campbell for the final three games of the regular season for refusing to play Thursday night against the Los Angeles Rams.. Niners ...