Tank inspection services traditionally focused on fuel storage (ASTs/USTs) are increasingly crossing into potable water infrastructure, think water towers, elevated tanks, and reservoirs. This shift reflects overlapping technologies, shared regulatory frameworks, and the urgent needs of aging municipal assets. TTI’s tank inspection division includes these systems in its scope, offering facilities unified expertise across fuel …
Quick Overview of Storage Tank Inspection Standards
Regular formal external inspections are crucial for the safety and reliability of large above-ground storage tanks (ASTs), supplementing routine monthly and internal inspections. This article covers formal inspections, their frequencies, and requirements, helping facility managers and compliance officers understand why these inspections are essential. Corrosion rates in tanks can vary widely; average rates of 2–5 …
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PADEP Storage Tank Advisory Committee Update – Revised Regulations
On May 17, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection held a Storage Tank Advisory Committee (STAC) meeting. On behalf of PCIC, Scott W. Nowicki, Director of Inspection Services for TTI Environmental, serves as the primary voting member of this 15-person committee that discusses issues and provides technical advice to the PADEP. Of interest to DEP-regulated …
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Pennsylvania UST Notice – Availability of Technical Guidance
On July 18, the Notice of Availability of a storage tank program draft technical guidance document was published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin. The document can be accessed here: http://www.steeltank.com/Portals/0/docs/Blogs/PA%20Bulletin,%20Doc.%20No.pdf The draft technical guidance is a new guidance titled “Guidelines for the Evaluation of UST Cathodic Protection Systems”. This new draft technical guidance was discussed …
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