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Wawa is planning on constructing a mega-gas station on Tax Parcel ID 123-27-15-89946-007-0010 listed as "sewage disposal, solid waste, private barrow pit, march, mangrove, sand dune, swamp, waste land" This property adjoins a canal that feeds directly into the bayous and eventually into the Gulf. Many of our neighbors this could possibly effect the environment as they will be putting massive 20,000 gallon underground fuel tanks in close proximity to protect waterways. Can you assist us by checking it out and letting us know your findings? Thanks so much, Jack Spirk, 2008 Golfview Drive, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
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Blake Lyon (Rehistradong User)
Sue M (Rehistradong User)
Preserve Tarpon Spirngs (Rehistradong User)
Pinellas County Public Works - Watershed (Beripikadong Opisiyal)
Unfortunately, the issue you have reported is not within our jurisdiction, and this matter will need to be addressed with the City of Tarpon Springs. This SeeClickFix request has been forwarded to them, but please feel free to contact the City of Tarpon Springs directly for further updates, or to voice your concerns, by calling their Public Works department at (727) 942-5610 or their Planning department at (727) 942-5611.
Thank you for your understanding, and thank you for reporting this matter via SeeClickFix.
Preserve Tarpon Spirngs (Rehistradong User)
Pat Borowiec (Rehistradong User)
Why didn't this matter stop at the desk of Mr. Blake Lyon of Pinellas County Development Review Services for his department to independently review?
The City of Tarpon Springs, through its Board of Adjustment which is a sub-division of its Planning and Zoning Board, has already approved five "adjustments" to allow this gas station with its two 20,000 gallon tanks and one 22,000 gallon tank to go ahead and sink those tanks into marsh land which abuts a canal feeding into the bayous and the Gulf. Furthermore, this plot of land sits in a FEMA designated "High Risk Flood Zone."
One of those adjustments the City asked to be made was that a percentage of the pavement WaWa lays down over this swampland must be "pervious," or porous, because of the flooding problem in the area during heavy rains. This, of course means, every time it rains or a WaWa employee hoses down any of the area, spilled and dripped gas and oil (of which a gas station has plenty) are washed into the soil, fed into the canal, and . . . . . you get the picture.
We publicly voiced our concerns at the Board of Adjustment hearing on June 28th, the night they subsequently approved the adjustments by a vote of 3 - 2, giving the go-ahead for WaWa to submit its Site Plan Application. Which they have now done. This is the City you think we should bring our concerns to? This is the City you think cares about the possible ruinous outcome of allowing a gas station to build on a wetland?
Additionally, I have called the Tampa Bay Times environmental reporter Craig Pitman twice, left messages when he didn't answer, and he has not returned my calls.
Please, where else do you suggest we can turn for help in heading off this possible environmental calamity?
Sincerely,
Pat Borowiec
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Vinnie (Rehistradong User)
For all that concern about the flood, this location for Wawa has disaster written all over. Please, click on the sites below to see EPA 's own site explaning what will happen. We just need to soread the word to locals ( Thank you)
PDF]Effects of flooding at service stations and underground storage tank ...
https://www.worksafe.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf.../effects-flooding-service-ust.pdf
Underground storage tank (UST) systems can become submerged or displaced by flood waters or extended periods of heavy rain, leading to damaged UST systems or even releases of product. If UST systems are damaged, they will need to be returned to normal operation in the most expedient, safe, and environmentally ...
Missing: overflow disaster
https://www.worksafe.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf.../effects-flooding-service-ust.pdf
https://www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2014-03/documents/ustfloodguide.pdf
JUST SHOW THEM THEVPICTURE OF THE GAS STATION DURING THE FLOOD IN TEXAS
Underground Storage Tank Flood Guide - EPA
https://www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2014-03/documents/ustfloodguide.pdf
by F Guide
Underground Storage Tank. Flood Guide. Junction, Texas Flood of 1935. Photo courtesy of Texas Escapes Online Magazine and Texas Department of .... inadequate drainage in urban areas can also result in flooding. Floods are ... could occur as a result of flooded UST systems, as well as help return these UST systems to.
People also search for
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underground fuel tank installation drawing
underground fuel storage tanks specifications
buoyancy check for underground structures
[PDF]Protecting Building Fuel Systems from Flood Damage - FEMA.gov
https://www.fema.gov/media-library.../SandyRA6ProtectingFuel_508_FINAL2.pdf
height or protected by dry floodproofing when placed in buildings located in areas with identified flood risk. However ... Section G701.1: Specifies that underground tanks must be designed and constructed
Vinnie (Rehistradong User)
Underground Storage Tank Flood Guide - EPA
https://www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2014-03/documents/ustfloodguide.pdf
by F Guide
Underground Storage Tank. Flood Guide. Junction, Texas Flood of 1935. Photo courtesy of Texas Escapes Online Magazine and Texas Department of .... inadequate drainage in urban areas can also result in flooding. Floods are ... could occur as a result of flooded UST systems, as well as help return these UST systems to.
People also search for
epa underground storage tank flood guide
water in gas station tanks
underground fuel tank installation drawing
underground fuel storage tanks specifications
buoyancy check for underground structures
[PDF]Protecting Building Fuel Systems from Flood Damage - FEMA.gov
https://www.fema.gov/media-library.../SandyRA6ProtectingFuel_508_FINAL2.pdf
height or protected by dry floodproofing when placed in buildings located in areas with identified flood risk. However ... Section G701.1: Specifies that underground tanks must be designed and constructed
Vinnie (Rehistradong User)
To all that care about environmental damage in the sensitive flood area Please see the site below
[PDF]Effects of flooding at service stations and underground storage tank ...
https://www.worksafe.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf.../effects-flooding-service-ust.pdf
Underground storage tank (UST) systems can become submerged or displaced by flood waters or extended periods of heavy rain, leading to damaged UST systems or even releases of product. If UST systems are damaged, they will need to be returned to normal operation in the most expedient, safe, and environmentally ...
Missing: overflow disaster
Pat Borowiec (Rehistradong User)
Hi, Vinnie.
Thanks for finding that EPA information! The more recent picture of the damaged fuel tank after Katrina it includes is very powerful.
I couldn't get the worksafe or FEMA sites to come up. But I did find this through the FEMA site. Look at the caution in the margin on page 3.2-7.
https://www.fema.gov/pdf/fima/pbuffd_chapter_3-2.pdf
I strongly recommend you send your opposition, along with this information, to the mayor, the commissioners, and the director of Planning and Zoning. The more people they hear from who are opposed because of valid concerns for our waterways, the better our chances they will vote against it. Here are their email addresses:
calahouzos calahouzos@ctsfl.us, rsieber rsieber@ctsfl.us, skikta skikta@ctsfl.us, dbanther dbanther@ctsfl.us, jkarr jkarr@ctsfl.us, hurwiller hurwiller@ctsfl.us
Thanks again for this!
Cheers,
Pat Borowiec
Vinnie (Rehistradong User)
l did send e mail to all.
Thank you
Pat Borowiec (Rehistradong User)
Preserve Tarpon Spirngs (Rehistradong User)
Hi Vinnie,
WOW!!! Thanks for your input Vinnie. If you would like more information or find out how to join us leave a message at our email address PreserveTarpon@gmail.com with your cell phone number and we'll give you a call...Really appreciate and share your concerns...
Vinnie (Rehistradong User)
We are not talking about a small gas stations that sells 30,000 to 50,000 gallans per month. This Wawa will sell 10 to 15 time more per month than an average gas stations and this one near the Marsh land???
Please click and read the article from NBC news. Not to mention, that Wawa will kill most of the small business that sells fast food, Coffee and convenience stores in the near by areas, How is that good for the city? this will do the same damage as Wallmart does to small business.
Gas Station Spills Could Pollute Water by Drips and Drops: Study ...
https://www.nbcnews.com/.../gas-station-spills-could-pollute-water-drips-drops-study-...
Oct 9, 2014 - The dribbles and drops of gas splattering onto the ground at your local filling station could contaminate your water, a new study suggests. ... Older studies have found gas additives in the groundwater of urban areas. This new ... Hilpert also worries about spills that are carried off the concrete by rain water.
Missing: washes marsh
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Vinnie (Rehistradong User)
Damage that occurs to underground storage tank (UST) systems generally result from the buoying up of tanks which are partially full or empty, water entering the tanks and displacing product, failure of underground piping from groundwater pressure or debris and damage to electrical systems from extended contact with water. Tanks that are weighted down with fuel or anchored by other means and have tight fill caps should sustain little impact, even after being submerged for days. If tanks ‘float’, the entire system will have to be replaced. There will very likely be a loss of petroleum when tanks lift and piping breaks so an expensive remediation can be expected. ( This is from EPA)
Wawa should not build on environmentally sensetive areas
Vinnie (Rehistradong User)
https://www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2014-03/documents/ustfloodguide.pdf
by F Guide
During floods, underground storage tank (UST) systems can become submerged or displaced by ..... Natural disaster occurrences can damage UST system components, resulting in oil, .... Options for Consideration: Opening a Service Station.
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