From water treatment to backup power generation for fire departments and police stations, Aboveground Storage Tanks (ASTs) are used to store a range of chemical agents necessary for a wide variety of local governmental functions. For this reason, it is critical that cities use and maintain ASTs efficiently and safely for their residents, the environment, and public health. The City of Glendale has committed to becoming a regional leader in AST management to ensure safety, eliminate pollution risks, and adhere to best practices. In this spirit, Glendale partnered with ASU to conduct a comprehensive overview of regulations and standards that apply to various ASTs.
Students in ERM 401/501 and EGR 427 Hazardous Waste Management spent the Spring 2019 semester researching compliance standards and regulatory requirements for better AST management, as well as identifying best practices to help Glendale’s staff develop an effective and efficient operations and maintenance (O&M) program for their approximately 135 ASTs.