Enviromental Science

Running Head : Groundwater Pollution

Groundwater Pollution by Underground Storage Tanks in Florida

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Introduction

Overview

Underground Storage Tanks

Causes of Spills and Leaks

Impacts of Underground Storage Tanks Pollution on Underground Water Quality

Mitigation Measures and Public Policy Issues

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Importance of Managing Underground Water Tanks Situated Near Water Sources

Legislative Framework in Florida

Federal UST Requirements

Petroleum Contamination Cleanup

Energy Policy Act of 2005

Alternative Policy Solutions

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The transformation from above the ground storage facilities to Underground Storage Tanks (USTs ) was commenced at a time when there were no stringent regulatory frameworks or any scientific literature relating to the role of USTs on the quality of underground water reservoirs Through the decades , the effects of pollution of ground water supplies were comparatively muffled or plainly ignored because there were no prevalent adverse ecological or human health manifestations . Florida is endowed with an abundance of underground water resource . Through foresight , stringent regulations and compliance mechanisms , the state has largely succeeded in ensuring that this fundamental resource is free from pollution from any other subterranean input save from the pervasive pollution from underground spillages and leakages . This offers a succinct analysis of the policies , regulatory frameworks and compliance mechanism that have been instituted to ensure that the integrity of the underground water system is maintained . Additionally , the also offers some novel approaches for future interventions as well as calling on all humanity to honor and protect the environmental...