When the Problem Is Below the Surface
Across Texas, thousands of properties contain underground storage tanks (USTs) used to store gasoline, diesel, or other petroleum products. Over time, these tanks can corrode, leak, or fail—allowing petroleum to seep into surrounding soil and groundwater. What starts as a slow leak can quickly become a major environmental and financial liability, threatening nearby properties and water resources.
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) oversees these cases through the Leaking Petroleum Storage Tank (LPST) Program, which establishes the framework for identifying contamination, conducting remediation, and achieving regulatory closure.
Understanding the LPST Program
The LPST Program guides how responsible parties and their environmental consultants assess and address petroleum releases. Key stages include:
- Site Investigation: Determining the extent of contamination in soil and groundwater.
- Risk Assessment: Evaluating potential exposure pathways to ensure public safety.
- Corrective Action: Implementing remediation strategies to remove or contain contaminants.
- Closure Review: Demonstrating that cleanup objectives have been met and risk has been mitigated.
Each site is unique — and successful remediation requires a careful balance of regulatory compliance, technical precision, and cost management.
ESE Partners’ Experience in LPST Remediation
ESE Partners has extensive experience managing LPST projects across Texas, helping clients navigate every phase from initial discovery to final closure. One recent example includes a $500,000 remediation project in Houston, where our team successfully mitigated petroleum impacts to soil and groundwater under TCEQ oversight.
Our expertise includes:
- Subsurface Investigation & Sampling to delineate contamination.
- Remediation Design & Implementation using proven, cost-effective technologies.
- Regulatory Coordination with TCEQ case managers for streamlined approvals.
- Monitoring & Reporting to document progress and support closure requests.
By combining science-based solutions with practical project management, we deliver cleanups that protect the environment while keeping redevelopment opportunities on track.
Balancing Compliance and Client Needs
At ESE Partners, we understand that LPST projects often come with high stakes — not only environmental but also financial and reputational. Our goal is to achieve compliance without unnecessary cost or delay. We work closely with property owners, developers, and legal representatives to develop strategies tailored to each site’s risk profile, ensuring remediation that’s both thorough and efficient.
Protecting Texas Communities — and the Ground Beneath Them
Remediating petroleum leaks isn’t just about compliance; it’s about safeguarding Texas communities, groundwater, and future development potential. Every LPST project we complete contributes to cleaner soil, safer water, and stronger neighborhoods.
When contamination threatens to slow your project or reduce property value, ESE Partners provides the clarity, expertise, and trust you need to move forward responsibly.
Partner with Texas’ Most Trusted Environmental Experts
From initial investigation to site closure, ESE Partners helps clients address environmental challenges with confidence and compliance.
⛽ Protect your property — and Texas’ environment — with experts who understand both.
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