Environmental · Defined
Aboveground storage tank (AST)
A tank located above ground, with associated piping and containment that may be relevant to environmental due diligence.
Why it matters
Observation should consider contents, condition, staining, and surrounding drainage within the scope. An intact tank does not establish that there have been no historical releases.
In practice
A project example
Staining near a fuel fill connection prompts review of operation and spill records.
General educational guidance from KOW Building Consultants. Examples are illustrative, not project records. The applicable contract, standard, program, and jurisdiction control the requirements for a specific assignment.