An Evaluation of Northwest States Underground Storage Tank Programs
Type of Culminating Activity
Graduate Student Project
Graduation Date
4-2006
Degree Title
Master of Health Science, Environmental Health
Department
Community Health
Major Advisor
Dale Stephenson
Abstract
The single most important issue for underground storage tanks (UST's) is their potential to leak into soil and contaminate groundwater (US EPA, 2004a). Groundwater is the source of drinking water for nearly half of all Americans (US EPA, 2004a), and in Idaho, it is the drinking water source for nearly 95% of the state's population (IDEQ, 2001). A leaking UST can present other risks to health and the environment which include explosion and fire (US EPA, 2004a).
Recommended Citation
Sirs, Erik, "An Evaluation of Northwest States Underground Storage Tank Programs" (2006). Public Health and Population Science Graduate Projects and Theses. 2.
https://scholarworks.boisestate.edu/commhealth_gradproj/2