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Title 335 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENTWATER DIVISION - WATER QUALITY PROGRAM
Chapter 335-6-15 - TECHNICAL STANDARDS, CORRECTIVE ACTION REQUIREMENTS AND FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR OWNERS AND OPERATORS OF UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS
Section 335-6-15-.32 - Analytical Requirements

Ala. Admin. Code r. 335-6-15-.32

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Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 11, August 30, 2024
Section 335-6-15-.32 - Analytical Requirements

Soil and groundwater samples collected under the requirements of this chapter shall be analyzed for the constituents presented in this rule, as directed by the Department.

(a)Analysis of soils. Analysis of soils for petroleum contaminants shall be performed for the following parameters according to the type of petroleum product causing the contamination:
1. Total petroleum hydrocarbons.
2. Benzene, ethyl benzene, toluene, total xylenes, naphthalene, methyl tert-butyl ether.
3. Polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) as directed by the Department.
4. Lead.
(b)Gasoline analytical group. Analysis of groundwater or surface waters required by this chapter for petroleum contaminants of this group shall be performed for the following parameters according to the type of petroleum product causing the contamination:
1. Benzene, ethyl benzene, toluene, total xylenes, naphthalene, methyl tert-butyl ether
2. 1,2-Dibromoethane and 1,2-Dichloroethane
3. Lead
4. Volatile organic compounds, as directed by the Department.
(c)Kerosene Analytical Group. Analysis of groundwater or surface waters required by this chapter for petroleum contaminants of this group shall be performed for the following parameters according to the type of petroleum product causing the contamination:
1. Polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) as directed by the Department.
2. Benzene, ethyl benzene, toluene and total xylenes.
3. Volatile organic compounds as directed by the Department.
4. 1,2-Dibromoethane. And 1,2-Dichloroethane.
5. Lead.

Note: Kerosene, diesel and jet fuels are included in this group.

(d) For tanks containing materials other than those list in (a), (b), or (c) above, analytical parameters will be as directed by the Department.
(e) Monitoring of soil or groundwater for all regulated substances shall be according to established EPA analytical methods, where applicable.
(f) Where the results of initial analyses of soil or groundwater do not indicate the presence of a contaminant listed in subparagraphs (a) through (c) of this rule, or indicate that the presence of the contaminant is due to an ambient concentration, the Department may waive requirements for further testing for that contaminant.
(g) The Department may approve alternate methods for the monitoring or investigation of regulated substances which have been released to soils, groundwaters or surface waters of the state of Alabama.
(h) Soil vapor monitoring will be as directed by the Department and shall be according to established EPA analytical methods, where applicable.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 335-6-15-.32

Effective April 5, 1989. Amended: Filed August 28, 2003; effective October 2, 2003.
Amended by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XXXVI, Issue No. 02, November 30, 2017, eff. 12/8/2017.
Amended by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XL, Issue No. 05, February 28, 2022, eff. 4/14/2022.

Was previously Rule 335-6-15-.35, rule renumbered as pre certification filed August 28, 2003; effective October 2, 2003.

Authors: Sonja Massey, Curt Johnson, Lee Davis, Dorothy Malaier, Vernon H. Crockett

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, § 22-36-3.