heating oil spill News

Governor Tom Corbett today signed into law extensions of two important programs that enable the Department of Environmental Protection to prevent and clean up contamination due to abandoned or leaking underground storage tanks. The programs, which were set to expire June 30, are extended through June 30, 2017. "In addition to carrying out cleanups that protect public health and the environment ...

Jun. 27, 2012

By Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection

VeruTEK® Technologies, Inc. (VTKT), a provider of patented Green Chemistry technologies for environmental remediation and enhanced oil recovery, announced today a Certificate of Completion (COC) has been issued by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) for the successful cleanup of a New York City brownfield. The site, located ...

Feb. 28, 2012

By VeruTEK Technologies, Inc.

DESMI is celebrating the company’s 180th anniversary this year. Many things have happened since 1834 – and the fantastic journey is now celebrated all over the world. It all started in an iron foundry in small premises in Aalborg 180 years ago, and today DESMI is a global company with locally rooted ownership, headquarters in Nørresundby, and employees in no less than 28 ...

May 5, 2014

By DESMI A/S

CL Solutions now provides a dry microbial blend of Pseudomonas and Bacillus cultures for the bioremediation of petroleum spills. The dry formulation, called MPB, has been developed for use in emergency response situations where immediate availability and a long shelf life are beneficial. MPB is provided as a dry powder that does not require hydration prior to use, but may be prepared in ...

Jan. 22, 2014

By CL Solutions, LLC

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the New York City Department of Sanitation are collecting and properly disposing of potentially hazardous common household products from flood-damaged homes and residences in New York City. The public is encouraged to put waste products on their curbs for pickup, including: solvents, paints, cleaners, oil, propane tanks, batteries, petroleum products, ...

Nov. 21, 2012

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

TDHI Inc announces the launch of the new low-cost TD-120 oil in water monitor. Available for immediate delivery, the TD-120 is ideal for detection of oil leaks and spills in heat exchangers, boilers, and membrane systems as well as optimization of water treatment systems. With low detection limits and greatly extended detection range, the TD-120 provides the necessary tools and ease of use to ...

Oct. 3, 2016

By Turner Designs Hydrocarbon Instruments, Inc.

Turner Designs Hydrocarbon Instruments is pleased to announce the launch of the new low-cost TD-120 oil in water monitor. Available now for immediate delivery, the TD-120 is ideal for detection of oil leaks and spills in heat exchangers, boilers, and membrane systems as well as optimization of water treatment systems. With low detection limits and greatly extended detection range, the TD-120 ...

Oct. 5, 2016

By Turner Designs Hydrocarbon Instruments, Inc.

A Maine heating oil company has agreed to pay $50,000 to settle EPA claims that it violated the Clean Water Act and federal regulations designed to prevent oil spills from reaching waterways. Fabian Oil, Inc. sells heating oil, gasoline, and other petroleum products from several facilities in Maine. According to EPA, Fabian failed to maintain and fully implement Spill Prevention Control ...

Aug. 22, 2011

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and Nassau County are continuing to collect and properly dispose of potentially hazardous common household products from flood-damaged homes in Nassau County. The public in Nassau County is encouraged to put waste products on their curb for pickup, including: solvents, paints, cleaners, oil, ...

Nov. 19, 2012

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and Suffolk County will collect and properly dispose of potentially hazardous common household products from flood-damaged homes in Suffolk County. Beginning on Nov. 12, people in affected homes may bring household products, including solvents, paints, cleaners, oil, propane tanks, batteries, ...

Nov. 9, 2012

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the New York City Department of Sanitation are collecting and properly disposing of potentially hazardous common household products from flood-damaged homes and residences in New York City. Beginning on Dec. 10 and continuing through Dec. 21, residents of the five boroughs of New York City may bring household products, including solvents, paints, ...

Dec. 7, 2012

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency