UST is an environmental acronym which symbolizes the term for (Underground Storage Tank). UST's store fuel that is consumed within the transportation industry, protect and house heating oil, and many UST’s contain chemicals utilized in manufacturing. First Response, Inc. (FRI) is in a unique position to assist and respond to our clients with issues related to UST's due to our experience and the fact that we own our excavation equipment. In most cases FRI can be on site and begin remediation activities before other contractors can arrange for rental equipment to arrive.
Managers at FRI have been involved in UST support related issues with the State of Tennessee, numerous federal agencies to include the U.S. Postal Service and military bases, as well as major oil corporations. The management and technical staff are OSHA/HAZWOPER Certified and retain the services of a registered professional geologist.
Rather your needs require vacuum truck services, fuel transfer, limited remediation, or full scale UST removal, FRI has the experience, qualified personnel, and equipment to satisfy your needs in a safe and economical manner.
Underground Storage Tank Project Profile 1
Project: Carlyle Daniel Market and Grocery
Client: Wayne Daniel
Summary: This project consisted of the removal and closure of three (3) 10,000 gallon gasoline underground storage tanks (UST's) and one (1) 4,000 gallon diesel fuel UST located at a former convenience store/market in Jackson, Tennessee. Residual fluids were removed from each UST through the use of a vacuum tanker and recycled via fuel blending at Tunica Landfill located in Tunica, Mississippi.
Each UST atmosphere was de-gassed through the use of eductor type air movers. The amount of backfill initially removed from the excavation totaled 843 cubic yards. Each steel UST was disposed of as recycled materials. Groundwater was encountered within the tank pit during closure activities therefore a majority of the source material could not be removed. After completion of four (4) on site groundwater monitoring wells and an Initial Site Characterization Report, the site remains in monitoring status under the jurisdiction of the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) Division of Underground Storage Tanks (DUST).
Underground Storage Tank Project Profile 2
Project: Project: Metro Nashville Thermal Plant
Client: Barge Waggoner Sumner and Cannon Engineers
Summary: This project consisted of the removal and closure of four (4) 40,000 gallon diesel fuel underground storage tanks (UST's) located at the Metro Nashville Thermal Plant. Residual fluids were removed from each UST through the use of a vacuum tanker.
Each UST atmosphere was de-gassed through the use of eductor type air movers. The amount of backfill initially removed from the excavation totaled 1,100 cubic yards. Approximately 39,300 gallons of groundwater were recovered and disposed of during closure activities. Each UST was utilized as recycling material. The project received a case closure letter from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) Division of Solid Waste Management (DSWM).
Underground Storage Tank Project Profile 3
Project: Project: Pepsi Bottling Group
Client: CEMS Environmental
Summary: This project consisted of the removal and closure of two (2) 12,000 gallon diesel fuel underground storage tanks (UST's) located at the Pepsi Bottling Group Plant in Nashville Tennessee. Residual fluids were removed from each UST through the use of a vacuum tanker and recycled via fuel blending at Triple M Landfarms located in Franklin Kentucky.
Each UST atmosphere was de-gassed through the use of eductor type air movers. The amount of backfill initially removed from the excavation totaled 579 cubic yards. Groundwater was not encountered within the tank pit during closure activities. Due their fiberglass construction, each UST was disposed as a non-hazardous waste at a Class I Landfill. After the completion of two (2) air rotary borings to 70 feet below grade, the project received a case closure letter from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) Division of Underground Storage Tanks (DUST).
