Underground Storage Tank Program

Pursuant to the County Environmental Health Act (CEHA), the Environmental Health Unit inspects and investigates discharges and potential discharges of hazardous materials that are stored in underground storage tanks. The majority of products contained in UST’s are gasoline, fuel oil and used motor oil. All discharges from UST’s must be reported the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection environmental hotline at 1-877-WARNDEP. Staff inspects UST removals and provides oversight for the remediation of a limited amount of unregulated UST sites (residential).

Attention homeowners: Grant money is now available to remove and replace non-leaking underground storage tanks. Grant applications are processed through the New Jersey Economic Development Authority. Further information available at http://www.njeda.com/ust_funding.asp or by calling 609-777-4898.
Legal References:

N.J.S.A. 58:10A-21 et seq.
N.J.A.C. 7:14B-1 et seq. (Underground Storage Tank Rules)
N.J.A.C. 7:26E-1 et seq. (Technical Requirements for Site Remediation)

Helpful Links:

New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection

USEPA - Office of Underground Storage Tanks