The goal of the Petroleum Tank Cleanup Section is to protect human health and the environment from petroleum and hazardous substance releases from storage tank systems, both underground and above ground. Meeting this goal requires definition of the extent and magnitude of the contamination and implementation of the necessary corrective action.

Petroleum Tank Cleanup Section Environmental Scientists direct and oversee cleanup of petroleum releases. They are available as technical resources for tank owners and operators, local government officials, and the public to help respond to questions or concerns about tank leaks.