The Environmental Protection Authority will join Wyong Shire Council to conduct a blitz on petrol contamination in the area.
Officers will inspect about 40 petrol stations with underground tanks this month, to determine whether any leaks are polluting nearby drains or service trenches.
If managed incorrectly, leaks in petrol tanks can lead to contamination of neighbouring soil and water.
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Leaking underground storage tanks (USTs) can do more damage than just contaminating soil or water that can lead to fires and even explosions when coming in contact with fire or sparks. Unfortunately there are thousands of these types of USTs around the country that are ticking time bombs so it’s nice to see one Wyoming community being proactive in its attempt to protect its residents.