UST/AST Maintenance

Maintenance of your underground storage tank (UST) and/or above-ground storage tank (AST) is necessary for regulatory compliance, spill and leak prevention, and general good housekeeping. 

TEC conducts periodic maintenance for hundreds of clients involving both routine visual systems checks and more complex testing and inspections of leak detection and spill prevention systems. 

Your state or local regulations will dictate an inspection period, and maintenance typically occurs beforehand or as a result of these inspections.

Three large underground oil storage tanks that are undergoing the closure process.

Benefits of Choosing TEC for Your UST/AST Maintenance

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Customized Solutions

Every client is unique and maintenance needs vary from site to site. We understand this and offer customized solutions that align with your needs, your budget, and your regulatory requirements.

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Experience

Our team of UST/AST technicians has decades of cumulative experience working on and maintaining petroleum systems. We also have strong working relationships with local regulatory bodies including MDE, VDEQ, and DOEE.

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Safety

The general construction industry is full of hazardous situations, and the petroleum construction industry has even more. TEC prides itself on its corporate safety procedures and will apply and adapt our site-specific safety plans to fit your project. 

How UST/AST Maintenance Works

If your UST or AST system is new, TEC can easily set up a maintenance schedule with your team. Some routine items such as visual inspections and documenting fluid levels on a daily or weekly basis can be performed by operators and management from your own personnel. 

TEC can set up inspections, testing, and routine maintenance items on a quarterly, semi-annual, or annual basis. Our team will identify a petroleum project manager to coordinate your unique schedule.

 

How to Set Up UST/AST Maintenance with TEC

Step 1: 

Reach out to us via phone, email, or a contact form to get the process started. You can speak directly with one of our UST/AST managers or specialists regarding your maintenance needs.

Step 2:

If we are unfamiliar with your site(s), our team will conduct an In-person site visit to assess your maintenance needs. This visit enables our team to get a better understanding of the layout and any unique circumstances such as access to tanks, traffic control, or safety needs.

Step 3:

Our team will provide you with a comprehensive quote to review, including a plan that outlines all the work to be completed.

Step 4:

Answer questions, clarify the scope of work, and begin the process of maintaining your site’s UST/AST systems.

What Our Customers Say

“TEC is always there when we need them; very responsive and has saved our company thousands of dollars from delayed closings.”

S. Mitchell, Developer, Alexandria, VA

Trust Total Environmental Concepts with Your UST/AST Maintenance Needs

TEC is a full-service environmental consulting firm serving all of Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia. We have over 60 full-time team members who are trained and certified to handle all of your petroleum storage tank and system needs.

UST/AST Maintenance FAQ

  • As of 2024, over a half million petroleum releases have been confirmed from UST systems. The releases are caused by leaks, spills, and overfills which threaten human health and the environment. Preventing these releases is one of the primary goals of state environmental agencies as well as the EPA, and maintenance (plus inspections) of these systems is the most impactful means of prevention.

  • If your UST or AST system is federally regulated, it must be registered, typically with your state agency. It must meet leak detection requirements as well as meet spill, overfill, and corrosion protection requirements. There are also financial responsibilities, recordkeeping requirements, and associated maintenance to keep the required components functioning.

  • Most ASTs need to meet EPA’s Spill Prevention, Control & Countermeasure (SPCC) requirements in 40 CFR, Part 112 and may be subject to state and local regulations.