The main concern of the Department of Human Services (OHD) is the improper storage and leakage of gasoline and BTEX chemicals from faulty and ill-maintained underground storage tanks. With improper storage, these chemicals may easily leach into the groundwater and contaminate public and private water systems. Other sources of BTEX contamination to groundwater are large bulk facilities, surface spills, and pipeline leaks.
When released into the environment, BTEX components may become attached to soil and rock particles where they eventually find their way into groundwater. Once in the groundwater, these compounds may persist longer than if they were exposed to air, therefore affecting water supplies for months or even years.
When released into the environment, BTEX components may become attached to soil and rock particles where they eventually find their way into groundwater. Once in the groundwater, these compounds may persist longer than if they were exposed to air, therefore affecting water supplies for months or even years.
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