MONTPELIER — Every year in Vermont, there are between 70 and 100 preventable heating fuel leaks from aboveground storage tanks (ASTs). Nearly all are avoidable. Leaks can contaminate drinking water or surface water, release toxic odors that affect residents, and impact home values. In 2017, Vermont adopted new rules to help prevent fuel leaks to keep Vermont’s residents and environment safe. These rules apply to the 120,000 aboveground fuel oil storage tanks in Vermont. The rules specify standards for ne … (read more)
