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Underground Storage Tanks (UST)

The purpose of this program is to protect public health and the environment from exposure to hazardous materials stored in underground storage tanks (USTs). The primary focus is on protection of groundwater from contamination. Activities include inspection, permitting, monitoring, repair, installation and removal of USTs. UST sites with identified contamination are referred to the EHD Site Mitigation Unit for cleanup oversight.

Authority
California Health and Safety Code Section 25280 et seq.; California Code of Regulations Title 23, Section 2620 et seq.; San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors Resolution R-84-513.
  
Funding
Construction, Removal and Repair Permit Fees, Annual Operating Permit Fees, Hourly Rate and Service Fees.
  
Clients/Customers
Business Owners/Operators, Agricultural Operations, Public Agencies, Property Owners, Contractors, Environmental Consultants, Lending Institutions, General Public.
  
Workload
751 tanks at 298 active UST Facilities.
  
Information Contact
Contact      Title      Phone 
Paul NsoEnvironmental Health Specialist, ICC UST Inspector(209) 616-3049
Carol LeytoRegistered Environmental Health Specialist, ICC UST Inspector(209) 616-3061
Kristina SaeternEnvironmental Health Specialist, ICC UST Inspector(209) 616-3045
Vicky Vang-Lee Registered Environmental Health Specialist, ICC UST Inspector(209) 616-3028
Shewit WoldearegayEnvironmental Health Specialist, ICC UST Inspector(209) 616-3063
Stacy RiveraLead Senior REHS, ICC UST Inspector(209) 616-3043
Elena ManzoProgram Coordinator, REHS  (209) 953-7699

 

Useful Links
State Water Resources Control Board CERS FAQ's about USTs
State Water Resources Control Board UST Program Website
Replacing, Removing, or Upgrading Underground Storage Tanks (RUST) Program - Grants and Loans for USTs